Marinara sauce vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and pita different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, pita is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pita is 22% higher.
- Marinara sauce has less sodium.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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 PotassiumPotassium | +165.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +218.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +251.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +408.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.6% |
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:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +172.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +545.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +591.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
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
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +259% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.166g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.535g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 30mg | 536mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.267mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 55.7g | 16% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 9.1g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.481mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 275kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.105g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.535g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)