Marinara sauce vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between marinara sauce and muffin
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3 and vitamin A; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, choline, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Muffin covers your daily vitamin K needs 21% more than marinara sauce.
- Muffin has 9 times less vitamin A than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 650IU of vitamin A, while muffin has 73IU.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +163.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +329.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +645.5% |
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 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +182% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +269.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +575.2% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +250.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +985.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +557.6% |
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1179% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1495.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 8.103g | 51% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 16.07g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 39.2µg | 21% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 375kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 146mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.418mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 53g | 15% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 92.5mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.449mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 336mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.822g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Folate | 13µg | 48µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 30mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 4.49g | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 1.63mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 21µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.