Marinara sauce vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and porridge different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, manganese, and fiber; however, porridge is richer in iron and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 37% higher.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1893.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +379.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.2% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +604.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +654.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.44g
~equal in
Water
~87.61g
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1246.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +345.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 3.74mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.52mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0.1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.013mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.114g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.21g | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 10.52g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Folate | 13µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)