Marinara sauce vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and chili Pepper?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 267% higher.
- Marinara sauce has 4 times more vitamin B3 than chili Pepper. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while chili Pepper have 0.95mg.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73% |
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 EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12025% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +640% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
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Water
~87.74g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3327.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
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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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 242.5mg | 267% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.95mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.69mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.278mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.237mg | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.109g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 59µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 7.96g | N/A |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 9.46g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 14.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 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%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins