Crackers vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crackers and marinara sauce
- Crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin A.
- Crackers cover your daily vitamin K needs 46% more than marinara sauce.
- Crackers contain 33 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. While crackers contain 5.562g of saturated fat, marinara sauce contains only 0.17g.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +629.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +258.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +509.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +170.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +647.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +398.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +607.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +370.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1685.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +660.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2683.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 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 | +1638.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2486% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 0.508g | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 13.9µg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 0.78mg | 41% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 1.48g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.024mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 34mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.061mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 0.17g | 25% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 51kcal | 23% |
| Folate | 92µg | 13µg | 20% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 8.06g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 0.377g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.137mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 1.1µg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 1.41g | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 3.917mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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
49%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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