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Marinara sauce vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between marinara sauce and provolone

  • Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, while provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% higher.
  • Provolone contains 25 times less vitamin B3 than marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while provolone contains 0.156mg.
  • The amount of sodium in marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Cheese, provolone.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.2%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more ZincZinc +1515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1358.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +943.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2410.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +531.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.6%
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1714.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1698.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1861%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marinara sauce Provolone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.17g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 27mg 756mg 73%
Phosphorus 34mg 496mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 1.41g 25.58g 48%
Fats 1.48g 26.62g 39%
Sodium 30mg 876mg 37%
Zinc 0.2mg 3.23mg 28%
Selenium 1.1µg 14.5µg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.156mg 24%
Vitamin A 33µg 236µg 23%
Cholesterol 2mg 69mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.321mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 7.393g 18%
Calories 51kcal 351kcal 15%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 2.2µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.073mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Copper 0.081mg 0.026mg 6%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.01mg 6%
Potassium 319mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.78mg 0.52mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.769g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Carbs 8.06g 2.14g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Folate 13µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 6.26g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 5.5g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.019mg 0%
Choline 13.7mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Marinara sauce
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.