Marinara sauce vs. Safflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between marinara sauce and safflower oil?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K, yet safflower oil is higher in vitamin E.
- Safflower oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 211% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) types 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1320.8% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6656.8% |
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
7.541 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.82 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19852.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2423.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 34.1mg | 211% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 75.221g | 187% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 100g | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 12.82g | 82% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 884kcal | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 7.541g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 7.1µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0g | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.096g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.096g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.724g | N/A |
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)