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Marinara sauce vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between marinara sauce and coriander

  • Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, while coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, manganese, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 247% higher.
  • Coriander contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while coriander contains 1.114mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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.
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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +126.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.9%

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +921.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2130.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~12.8mg

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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +184.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.1%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1170%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 13.9µg 310µg 247%
Vitamin A 33µg 337µg 34%
Vitamin C 2mg 27mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 1.114mg 18%
Copper 0.081mg 0.225mg 16%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.426mg 13%
Iron 0.78mg 1.77mg 12%
Folate 13µg 62µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.162mg 8%
Potassium 319mg 521mg 6%
Calcium 27mg 67mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.067mg 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g 4%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.04g 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.149mg 2%
Phosphorus 34mg 48mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.17g 0.014g 1%
Calories 51kcal 23kcal 1%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 2.5mg 1%
Protein 1.41g 2.13g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 8.06g 3.67g 1%
Fats 1.48g 0.52g 1%
Sodium 30mg 46mg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 0.87g N/A
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg 0%
Choline 13.7mg 12.8mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 0.275g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.