Marinara sauce vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between marinara sauce and dulce de Leche
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin K, while dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, choline, and vitamin B12.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 26% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains 19 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while dulce de Leche contains 0.21mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Dulce de Leche.
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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 IronIron | +358.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1925% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6750% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +829.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +295% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +467.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +145.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1765.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +981.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +969.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +124.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +563.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +550.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.405mg | 26% |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 193mg | 23% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.21mg | 23% |
Calcium | 27mg | 251mg | 22% |
Saturated fat | 0.17g | 4.534g | 20% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
Carbs | 8.06g | 55.35g | 16% |
Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
Choline | 13.7mg | 89.1mg | 14% |
Calories | 51kcal | 315kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.016mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 1.3µg | 11% |
Protein | 1.41g | 6.84g | 11% |
Copper | 0.081mg | 0.004mg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 29mg | 9% |
Fats | 1.48g | 7.35g | 9% |
Iron | 0.78mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.002mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 33µg | 74µg | 5% |
Sodium | 30mg | 129mg | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 2.143g | 4% |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.375g | 1% |
Folate | 13µg | 11µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
Potassium | 319mg | 350mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 6.26g | 55.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.5g | 49.74g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater | +204.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +396.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +586.7% |
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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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +468.4% |