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Italian sausage raw vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between italian sausage raw and marinara sauce

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, marinara sauce has more vitamin A.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% more.
  • Marinara sauce is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +795%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +317.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2154.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +910.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2016.9%
Contains more OtherOther +62%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1140%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
16% 36% 48%
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 +3703.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +693.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Marinara sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.17g 50%
Fats 31.33g 1.48g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.024mg 45%
Selenium 24.8µg 1.1µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.377g 35%
Sodium 731mg 30mg 30%
Protein 14.25g 1.41g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 2mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.508g 23%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 142mg 34mg 15%
Calories 346kcal 51kcal 15%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.2mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.173mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.061mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Iron 1.18mg 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.917mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 33µg 4%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.137mg 3%
Potassium 253mg 319mg 2%
Choline 13.7mg 2%
Carbs 0.65g 8.06g 2%
Calcium 18mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Folate 8µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.65g 6.26g N/A
Sugar 5.5g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.081mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Marinara sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.