Marinara sauce vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and pimiento different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E; however, pimiento is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pimiento is 92% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than pimiento. While marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, pimiento contains only 0.615mg.
- Pimiento has less sugar.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Pimento, canned are the varieties 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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +536.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +67.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4145% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +393.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315% |
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Water
~93.1g
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
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.161 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1785% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
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 | 84.9mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.615mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.68mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.69mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 133µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 8.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 158mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.161g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.092mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 6.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.045g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 2.71g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pimiento is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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.