Hot sauce vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot sauce and marinara sauce
- Hot sauce is richer in vitamin C, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for hot sauce is 114% higher.
- Hot sauce contains 37 times more vitamin C than marinara sauce. Hot sauce contains 74.8mg of vitamin C, while marinara sauce contains 2mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot 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 | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.6% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +3640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +479.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.51 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
1.75 g
Water:
89.98 g
Other:
7.39 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.6% |
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.196 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1156.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2643mg | 30mg | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 2mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.48mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.196g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 51kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.1µg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.51g | 1.41g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.75g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.157mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.45g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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
26%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2613mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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 ($)