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Marinara sauce vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marinara sauce and Grapefruit different?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, while Grapefruit is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily need of Vitamin C 32% more than Marinara sauce.

Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types were used in this article.

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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 +22.7%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.3%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +522.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +875%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.3%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Copper +153.1%
Contains more Manganese +522.7%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 E +1746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Equal in Folate - 13
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1820.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.2%
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +957.1%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06
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: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +957.1%
Contains more Other +348.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1311.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1785%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1311.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 1.41g 0.77g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 0.14g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 51kcal 42kcal Marinara sauce
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 5.5g 6.89g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 22mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.08mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 135mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.2mg 0.07mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.032mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.022mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 0.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.13mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.031mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.204mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.053mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 13µg
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.02g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.036g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.