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Marinara sauce vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marinara sauce and Lemongrass different?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Lemongrass is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 221% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Lemongrass. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of Vitamin B3, while Lemongrass contains 1.101mg.

Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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 Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +947.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +1015%
Contains more Copper +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +3713.1%
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +947.4%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.1%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +1015%
Contains more Copper +228.4%
Contains more Manganese +3713.1%

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 A +10733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%
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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +476.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +214%
Equal in Other - 1.8
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +202%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +214%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +598.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 1.41g 1.82g Lemongrass
Fats 1.48g 0.49g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 51kcal 99kcal Lemongrass
Sugar 5.5g Lemongrass
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 0.78mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 34mg 101mg Lemongrass
Potassium 319mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 30mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 0.2mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.081mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.137mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 1.1µg 0.7µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 6IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 1.101mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.08mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 75µg Lemongrass
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.054g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.17g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
23%
Marinara sauce
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.