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Marinara sauce vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and omelette?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, yet omelette is richer in selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin D, and iron.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Marinara sauce has 61 times more vitamin B3 than omelette. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while omelette has 0.064mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +470.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +445%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +391.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2245.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +1707.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1159.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more ProteinProtein +649.6%
Contains more FatsFats +687.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1184.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.9%

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 Omelette
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 2mg 313mg 104%
Selenium 1.1µg 25.8µg 45%
Choline 13.7mg 247.6mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.386mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.064mg 24%
Phosphorus 34mg 167mg 19%
Protein 1.41g 10.57g 18%
Fats 1.48g 11.66g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.712g 15%
Vitamin A 33µg 172µg 15%
Saturated fat 0.17g 3.319g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 4.843g 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 69IU 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.7µg 9%
Iron 0.78mg 1.48mg 9%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.09mg 8%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 4.5µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Folate 13µg 39µg 7%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 1.29mg 7%
Potassium 319mg 117mg 6%
Calories 51kcal 154kcal 5%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.024mg 5%
Sodium 30mg 155mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.143mg 2%
Copper 0.081mg 0.063mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 48mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 8.06g 0.64g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 0.31g N/A
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Marinara sauce
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.