French dressing vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between french dressing and marinara sauce?
- French dressing is richer in copper and polyunsaturated fat, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- French dressing's daily need coverage for sodium is 35% higher.
- French dressing has 8 times more polyunsaturated fat than marinara sauce. French dressing has 3.852g of polyunsaturated fat, while marinara sauce has 0.508g.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +97.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +738.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +242.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +678.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.842 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 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 | +1098.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +658.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 838mg | 30mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.467mg | 3.917mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.852g | 0.508g | 22% |
| Fats | 11.52g | 1.48g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.518g | 0.377g | 10% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.081mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 2.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.22g | 8.06g | 8% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 319mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 17.8µg | 13.9µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.842g | 0.17g | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4mg | 13.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.58g | 1.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 33µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.78mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.72g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.86g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
10%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.672g)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)