Marinara sauce vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Marinara sauce and Ranch dressing
- Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Fiber, yet Ranch dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
- Ranch dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 100% more than Marinara sauce.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Marinara sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular.
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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 | +398.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +315.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +447.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +842% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7153.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +476.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +866.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +139.4% |
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:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2909.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.32g
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
6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2340.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4978% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 430kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 1.32g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 44.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 5.9g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 5.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 4.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.17mg |
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| Starch | 0.57g |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 186mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 901mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 134.3µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.182g |
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| Choline | 13.7mg | 32.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 6.964g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 9.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 25.796g |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 3.276g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.139g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 22.153g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
21%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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