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Marinara sauce vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marinara sauce and Egg white

  • Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, and Copper, however, Egg white is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg white covers your daily Selenium needs 34% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%
Contains more Selenium +1718.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%
Contains more Copper +252.2%
Contains more Manganese +1145.5%
Contains more Selenium +1718.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3630.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3360%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3630.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3360%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +770.6%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +163.5%
Contains more Protein +673%
Equal in Water - 87.57
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +770.6%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +163.5%
Contains more Protein +673%
Equal in Water - 87.57

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 Egg white
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 0.73g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 1.48g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 0.73g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 52kcal Egg white
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 5.5g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 7mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.08mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 15mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 163mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 166mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.03mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.023mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.011mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.004mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.105mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.005mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 4µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.