Marinara sauce vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Marinara sauce and Ground beef
- Marinara sauce has more Vitamin E , while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- Ground beef contains 20 times less Vitamin E than Marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 2.4mg of Vitamin E , while Ground beef contains 0.12mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Marinara sauce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
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Potassium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Manganese
+1422.2%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+191%
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Phosphorus
+388.2%
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Zinc
+2820%
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Selenium
+1636.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Potassium
+32.4%
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Sodium
-58.9%
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Manganese
+1422.2%
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Calcium
+22.2%
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Iron
+191%
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Phosphorus
+388.2%
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Zinc
+2820%
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Selenium
+1636.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin A
+7122.2%
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Vitamin E
+1900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin K
+379.3%
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Vitamin B1
+112.5%
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Vitamin B2
+180.3%
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Vitamin B6
+79.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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Vitamin A
+7122.2%
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Vitamin E
+1900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+85.7%
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Vitamin K
+379.3%
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Vitamin B1
+112.5%
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Vitamin B2
+180.3%
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Vitamin B6
+79.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+49.7%
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Protein
+1592.9%
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Fats
+938.5%
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Other
+44%
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
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Carbs
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Water
+49.7%
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Protein
+1592.9%
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Fats
+938.5%
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+44%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1842.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.508 g
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1842.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 6.26g | 0g | |
Protein | 1.41g | 23.87g | |
Fats | 1.48g | 15.37g | |
Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | |
Calories | 51kcal | 241kcal | |
Sugar | 5.5g | 0g | |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | |
Calcium | 27mg | 33mg | |
Iron | 0.78mg | 2.27mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 166mg | |
Potassium | 319mg | 241mg | |
Sodium | 30mg | 73mg | |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 5.84mg | |
Copper | 0.081mg | 0.079mg | |
Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.009mg | |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 19.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 650IU | 9IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 33µg | 3µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.051mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.171mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 4.026mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.311mg | |
Folate | 13µg | 7µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | |
Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 2.9µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | ||
Threonine | 0.923mg | ||
Isoleucine | 1.055mg | ||
Leucine | 1.861mg | ||
Lysine | 1.976mg | ||
Methionine | 0.614mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | ||
Valine | 1.172mg | ||
Histidine | 0.775mg | ||
Cholesterol | 2mg | 88mg | |
Trans Fat | 1.173g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 6.073g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 7.322g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.408g | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.903g)
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 - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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