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Marinara sauce vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marinara sauce and Mackerel

  • Marinara sauce has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Marinara sauce.
  • 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 Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +80%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Manganese +585%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +717.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Selenium +4590.9%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Manganese +585%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +438.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +717.6%
Contains more Potassium +25.7%
Contains more Zinc +370%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Selenium +4590.9%

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 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.9%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.1%
Contains more Protein +1591.5%
Contains more Fats +1103.4%
Contains more Other +205.4%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.1%
Contains more Protein +1591.5%
Contains more Fats +1103.4%
Contains more Other +205.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1758.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.5%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1758.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +746.5%

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 Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 0g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 1.48g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 8.06g 0g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 5.5g Mackerel
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 15mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 18mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 34mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 319mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 30mg 83mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.081mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.137mg 0.02mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 650IU 180IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 13µg 2µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 2mg 75mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 4.176g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.006g)
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 - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.