Marinara sauce vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between marinara sauce and fast food
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin E; however, fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, folate, and phosphorus.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 6 times more vitamin E than fast food. While marinara sauce has 2.4mg of vitamin E, fast food has only 0.38mg.
- Marinara sauce has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +294.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1745.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +183.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1220.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +495.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +515.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.1% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1071.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +711.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.8% |
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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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1182.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 20.3µg | 35% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 16.52g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 3.06mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.363mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2.52mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 4.493g | 20% |
| Folate | 13µg | 80µg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 12.01g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 134mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 331mg | 13% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 297kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.835g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 5.617mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.357mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 33mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 31.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 4.9µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 1.68g | 8% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 197mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.121mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 34.4mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.212mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)