Gratin vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gratin and marinara sauce different?
- Gratin is higher in phosphorus, calcium, copper, and vitamin C; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gratin is 23% higher.
- Gratin contains 14 times more sodium than marinara sauce. While gratin contains 433mg of sodium, marinara sauce contains only 30mg.
- Marinara sauce has less saturated fat.
Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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 more CalciumCalcium | +340.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +245% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +258.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +412.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 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 | +470% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.733g | 0.17g | 21% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 30mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.993mg | 3.917mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.081mg | 9% |
| Fats | 7.59g | 1.48g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.06g | 1.41g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.149g | 0.377g | 4% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 51kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.064mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.276g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.27g | 8.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.47g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 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
14%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.563g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.