Marinara sauce vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and potato salad
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3 and vitamin A; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C, selenium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Potato salad covers your daily cholesterol needs 22% more than marinara sauce.
- Potato salad has 4 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while potato salad has 0.89mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +85.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220.8% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +454.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +557.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +635.6% |
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 | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 30mg | 529mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3.737g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 68mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.89mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 1.48g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 2.48g | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 2.68g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 254mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)
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.