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Marinara sauce vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between marinara sauce and edam

  • Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, yet edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for edam is 87% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 48 times more vitamin B3 than edam. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while edam contains 0.082mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +77.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2607.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1476.5%
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.
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%
Edam
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4676.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +504.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +537.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.4%

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.6%
Contains more WaterWater +110.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1672.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1778.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154.2%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2055.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.17g 17.572g 79%
Phosphorus 34mg 536mg 72%
Calcium 27mg 731mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.41g 24.99g 47%
Fats 1.48g 27.8g 40%
Sodium 30mg 812mg 34%
Zinc 0.2mg 3.75mg 32%
Cholesterol 2mg 89mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.389mg 25%
Selenium 1.1µg 14.5µg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.082mg 24%
Vitamin A 33µg 243µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 8.125g 19%
Calories 51kcal 357kcal 15%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 2.3µg 10%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.076mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Copper 0.081mg 0.036mg 5%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.011mg 5%
Potassium 319mg 188mg 4%
Iron 0.78mg 0.44mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 8.06g 1.43g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.037mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.665g 1%
Folate 13µg 16µg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 1.43g N/A
Choline 13.7mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.402g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.