Marinara sauce vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Marinara sauce and Olive oil different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Olive oil is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Olive oil is 80% higher.
- Marinara sauce has less Saturated Fat.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +497.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.1% |
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 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6656.8% |
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
13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19253.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1971.5% |
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 Sugar |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 0g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 100g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 14.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 60.2µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 13.7mg | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 13.808g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 72.961g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 10.523g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
21%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins