Marinara sauce vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and chinese cuisine different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, selenium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese cuisine is 31% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than chinese cuisine. While marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, chinese cuisine contains only 1.32mg.
- Marinara sauce has less sodium.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +509.1% |
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 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +269.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.8% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +258.1% |
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Carbs
~7.29g
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Water
~78.82g
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Other
~1.51g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 51.3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.32mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 409mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 2.13g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.82mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 11.6mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 7.08g | 11% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 6.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 5.3g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 63µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.217g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 7.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.