Marinara sauce vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Marinara sauce and Biscuit
- Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B6, however, Biscuit has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Biscuit's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
- Marinara sauce has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Marinara sauce has 0.173mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit has 0.035mg.
- Marinara sauce is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Potassium
+163.6%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Calcium
+770.4%
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Iron
+271.8%
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Phosphorus
+382.4%
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Zinc
+170%
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Manganese
+175.9%
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Selenium
+1672.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Potassium
+163.6%
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Sodium
-94.8%
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Calcium
+770.4%
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Iron
+271.8%
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Phosphorus
+382.4%
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Zinc
+170%
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Manganese
+175.9%
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Selenium
+1672.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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.
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Vitamin A
+692.7%
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Vitamin C
+900%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B6
+394.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1383.3%
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Vitamin B2
+408.2%
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Folate
+369.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+692.7%
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Vitamin C
+900%
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Vitamin B3
+32.8%
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Vitamin B6
+394.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1383.3%
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Vitamin B2
+408.2%
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Folate
+369.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+202.4%
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Protein
+396.5%
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Fats
+1001.4%
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Carbs
+453.3%
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Other
+92.8%
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
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1.66 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
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Water
+202.4%
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Protein
+396.5%
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Fats
+1001.4%
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Carbs
+453.3%
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+92.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1738.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+719.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.508 g
Saturated Fat:
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.163 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1738.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+719.5%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 43.1g |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 7g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 16.3g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 44.6g |
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| Calories | 51kcal | 353kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 235mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 164mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 121mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 580mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.035mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 61µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 4.163g |
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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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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.