Marinara sauce vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between marinara sauce and flaxseed oil
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin E, vitamin K, potassium, and iron; however, flaxseed oil is higher in monounsaturated Fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Flaxseed oil covers your daily need for saturated Fat 44% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 10 times more Potassium than flaxseed oil. While marinara sauce has 319mg of Potassium, flaxseed oil has only 31mg.
- 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 Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +929% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 | +238% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +321.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +281.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54518.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2271.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6589.9% |
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
9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5373.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12670.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 878kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 99.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 0.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.141mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 13µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.184g |
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| Choline | 13.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 9.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 20.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 64.876g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g |
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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
21%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)