Marinara sauce vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and blue cheese
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3; however, blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc.
- Blue cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 92% more than marinara sauce.
- Blue cheese has 4 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while blue cheese has 1.016mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Cheese, blue.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1422.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1855.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1230% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1038.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1218.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +479.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +526.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.4% |
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1417.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1841.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.8% |
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1963.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 18.669g | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.22µg | 51% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 528mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 387mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1146mg | 49% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 28.74g | 42% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 21.4g | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 14.5µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 75mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.66mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 7.778g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.016mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 198µg | 18% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 2.4µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 13µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.009mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 256mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.8g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.166mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
19%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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