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Marinara sauce vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between marinara sauce and cervelat

  • Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin E, yet cervelat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cervelat is 229% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 11 times more vitamin E than cervelat. Marinara sauce contains 2.4mg of vitamin E, while cervelat contains 0.22mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +161.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1745.5%

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.
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% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +969.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +730%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +475.9%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142%
Contains more WaterWater +93.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1137.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1956.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117.5%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3340.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.2%

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 Cervelat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 30mg 1300mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.17g 11.51g 52%
Fats 1.48g 30.43g 45%
Selenium 1.1µg 20.3µg 35%
Protein 1.41g 17.45g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 12.97g 31%
Cholesterol 2mg 74mg 24%
Zinc 0.2mg 2.56mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.33mg 21%
Calories 51kcal 362kcal 16%
Iron 0.78mg 2.04mg 16%
Vitamin C 2mg 16.6mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.22mg 15%
Choline 13.7mg 78.9mg 12%
Phosphorus 34mg 111mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 1.3µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.15mg 11%
Copper 0.081mg 0.15mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Manganese 0.137mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin A 33µg 0µg 4%
Folate 13µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 4.31mg 2%
Carbs 8.06g 3.33g 2%
Calcium 27mg 9mg 2%
Potassium 319mg 260mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Cervelat
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
19%
Marinara sauce
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.