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Marinara sauce vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Butterscotch?

  • Butterscotch has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Candies, butterscotch 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 Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +7700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +10533.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +8000%
Contains more Manganese +13600%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +7700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +10533.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +8000%
Contains more Manganese +13600%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4600%
Contains more Water +1564.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Carbs +1021.6%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +4600%
Contains more Water +1564.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +123%
Contains more Carbs +1021.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.1%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +316.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.1%

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 Butterscotch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 1.41g 0.03g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 8.06g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 51kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 5.5g 80.46g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 4mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.01mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 1mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 3mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 391mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.09mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.001mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.001mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 0.6µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 100IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 28µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.09mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.012mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.016mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.002mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0.3µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 9mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 2.065g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.122g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.