Marinara sauce vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and icing?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin A, copper, potassium, iron, and fiber, yet icing is richer in vitamin B2.
- Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 23% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types in this comparison.
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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 | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +838.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +387.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1680.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +495.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 7.951g | 50% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 16.23g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.22mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 67.89g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.302mg | 19% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 418kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.86g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 34mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 184mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 1.53mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 63.1g | 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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +479.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +996.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +742.3% |
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1189.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1465.2% |
