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Marinara sauce vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marinara sauce and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +239.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +6280%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +1612.5%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +239.1%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +325%
Contains more Potassium +6280%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +1612.5%
Contains more Copper +19.8%
Contains more Selenium +54.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4921.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5666.7%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4921.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5666.7%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Water +432.9%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +908.7%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Water +432.9%
Contains more Other +453.3%
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +908.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +371.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.41g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 1.48g 0.2g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 51kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 5.5g 57.56g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 3mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.23mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 8mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 5mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 80mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.04mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.137mg 0.008mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.001mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.001mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.078mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.003mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.08g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.047g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Marshmallow
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.