Marinara sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Marinara sauce and Italian dressing?
- Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Iron, yet Italian dressing is higher in Vitamin E.
- Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% more.
- The amount of Sodium in Marinara sauce is lower.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +254.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +372.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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 | +5316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4067% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.3% |
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:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.5% |
~equal in
Water
~80.11g
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
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +357.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +537% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 6.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 9.99g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 9.99g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 9.16g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 891mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 4.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12.5µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 13.7mg | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3.236g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.663g)
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?
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)