Marinara sauce vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and mars different?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A, while mars is higher in calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 57% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce contains 4 times more vitamin A than mars. Marinara sauce contains 650IU of vitamin A, while mars contains 167IU.
- Marinara sauce is lower in sodium.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.3% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5040.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1205.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +798.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 19.32g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 24% | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 475kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 72.4g | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 319mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 1.41g | 4.28g | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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