Marinara sauce vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and broth?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E, yet broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% higher.
- Marinara sauce has 325 times more vitamin A than broth. Marinara sauce has 650IU of vitamin A, while broth has 2IU.
- Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +592.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2445.5% |
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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +604.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +736.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 30mg | 23875mg | 1037% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 28µg | 49% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 16.66g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.43mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 4.48g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 13.88g | 19% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 114.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 187mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 3.43g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.46mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 5.36g | 12% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 267kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 2.46mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 13µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 18.01g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 18.01g | N/A |
| Potassium | 319mg | 309mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 17.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3749.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1081.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +837.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2862.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1321.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +781.9% |
