Marinara sauce vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and carrots
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, and iron; however, carrots are richer in vitamin A.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 321% more than marinara sauce.
- Carrots have 4 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while carrots have 0.983mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Carrots, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2430.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
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:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
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Water
~88.29g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2592.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +334.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 835µg | 89% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.983mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.66mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.045mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 5.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.117g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.138mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.24g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 8.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 13.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 9.58g | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Potassium | 319mg | 320mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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