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Marinara sauce vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marinara sauce and Caper

  • Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Potassium, however, Caper is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Caper covers your daily Sodium needs 101% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Caper has 8 times less Potassium than Marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 319mg of Potassium, while Caper has 40mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Capers, canned.

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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 Phosphorus +240%
Contains more Potassium +697.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +361.7%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains more Potassium +697.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +75.6%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +361.7%
Equal in Selenium - 1.2

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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +371%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +77%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +371%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +115%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.9%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +77%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Other +384.3%
Equal in Water - 83.85
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Fats +72.1%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Other +384.3%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +498.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Caper Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 1.69g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 2.36g Caper
Fats 1.48g 0.86g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 4.89g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 23kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 5.5g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 27mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.78mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 34mg 10mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 40mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 2348mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.081mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.137mg 0.078mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 650IU 138IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 7µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.88mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.018mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.652mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.023mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 13.9µg 24.6µg Caper
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Caper
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.233g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.063g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.304g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.