Marinara sauce vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Marinara sauce and Russian dressing
- Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Russian dressing has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
- Russian dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 48% higher.
- Russian dressing contains 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Marinara sauce. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of Vitamin B3, while Russian dressing contains 0.594mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Marinara sauce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Salad dressing, russian dressing.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +559.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +197.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +286.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.69 g
Fats:
26.18 g
Carbs:
31.9 g
Water:
38.53 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1668.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
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
2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1472.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2819.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 355kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 0.69g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 26.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 31.2g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 31.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 17.68g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.058mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 1133mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 3.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.063mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 53.7µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.17g |
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| Choline | 13.7mg | 4.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 2.39g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 5.928g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 14.83g |
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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
21%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.