Marinara sauce vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and longan different?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and iron, while longan is higher in vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Longan covers your daily need for vitamin C, 91% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce contains 27 times more calcium than longan. Marinara sauce contains 27mg of calcium, while longan contains 1mg.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Longans, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +163.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1205.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.5% |
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:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1380% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.8% |
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Protein
~1.31g
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Water
~82.75g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 84mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.169mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 15.14g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 319mg | 266mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 60kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 1.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
19%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)