Macaroon vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and marinara sauce
- Macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, and selenium, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 100% more than marinara sauce.
- Macaroon contains 8 times more sodium than marinara sauce. While macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, marinara sauce contains only 30mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +518.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1680.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1163.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1423.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +659.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +659.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0.17g | 91% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 1.48g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.081mg | 21% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 51kcal | 20% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 8.06g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.377g | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)