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Marinara sauce vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marinara sauce and Bisque

  • Marinara sauce is richer than Bisque in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Marinara sauce is 22% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 9 times more Fiber than Bisque. Marinara sauce contains 1.8g of Fiber, while Bisque contains 0.2g.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%

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% 39% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Bisque
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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 8% 18% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +742.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Bisque
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10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
~equal in Water ~87.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Bisque
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23% 29% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Bisque Opinion
Calories 51kcal 50kcal Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 0.92g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 1.02g Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 2.4mg Bisque
Net carbs 6.26g 9.4g Bisque
Carbs 8.06g 9.6g Bisque
Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 16mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 169mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.33mg Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.5g Bisque
Fiber 1.8g 0.2g Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.052mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.24mg Bisque
Phosphorus 34mg 24mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 424mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 292IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 33µg 18µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.104mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.027mg Bisque
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.029mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.465mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Bisque
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.036mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 6µg Marinara sauce
Choline 13.7mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.22g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.28g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.45g Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Bisque
Threonine 0.027mg Bisque
Isoleucine 0.031mg Bisque
Leucine 0.051mg Bisque
Lysine 0.036mg Bisque
Methionine 0.012mg Bisque
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Bisque
Valine 0.035mg Bisque
Histidine 0.018mg Bisque

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
21%
Marinara sauce
5%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/nutrients
  2. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.