Marinara sauce vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between marinara sauce and ice cream sandwich
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin A, and fiber, yet ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for ice cream sandwich is 19% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Ice cream sandwich.
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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 | +177.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +200% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +218.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +213.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +517.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +969.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +71.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +362.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.081mg | 0.254mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.566mg | 15% |
Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 2.272g | 12% |
Fats | 1.48g | 8.57g | 11% |
Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 1.3µg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.381mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 0.17g | 2.317g | 10% |
Carbs | 8.06g | 37.14g | 10% |
Calories | 51kcal | 237kcal | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
Iron | 0.78mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.111mg | 7% |
Potassium | 319mg | 115mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 2.661g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 21mg | 6% |
Calcium | 27mg | 86mg | 6% |
Protein | 1.41g | 4.29g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 33µg | 86µg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 34mg | 72mg | 5% |
Folate | 13µg | 34µg | 5% |
Selenium | 1.1µg | 3.1µg | 4% |
Sodium | 30mg | 129mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.05µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
Choline | 13.7mg | 8mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 6.26g | 37.14g | N/A |
Sugar | 5.5g | 18.57g | N/A |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater | +78.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +204.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +479.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.8% |
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
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +605.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.2% |