Olive oil vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Olive oil and Marinara sauce different?
- Olive oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, however, Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Olive oil is 80% higher.
- Olive oil contains 81 times more Saturated Fat than Marinara sauce. While Olive oil contains 13.808g of Saturated Fat, Marinara sauce contains only 0.17g.
Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +497.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +6656.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 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 | +19253.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1971.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 51kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 1.41g |
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| Fats | 100g | 1.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 6.26g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 1mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.78mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.081mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 650IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 2.4mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.917mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 13.9µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg | 13.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.808g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 72.961g | 0.377g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.508g |
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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
34%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins