Marinara sauce vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and egg whites
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, fiber, and copper; however, egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Egg whites cover your daily selenium needs 34% more than marinara sauce.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +875% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1145.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3630.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3360% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +619.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +770.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1004.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +673% |
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Water
~87.57g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 20µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.439mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.105mg | 24% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 10.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.005mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 163mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.011mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0.73g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 52kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
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)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)