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Marinara sauce vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and skipjack tuna?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A and fiber, yet skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
  • Skipjack tuna's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 93% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less cholesterol.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +621.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +144.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +105.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +738.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4154.5%

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.
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900.7%
Contains more OtherOther +395.2%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%

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 Skipjack tuna
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 18.756mg 93%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Selenium 1.1µg 46.8µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.981mg 62%
Protein 1.41g 28.21g 54%
Phosphorus 34mg 285mg 36%
Cholesterol 2mg 60mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.4mg 16%
Vitamin K 13.9µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Iron 0.78mg 1.6mg 10%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.05mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 18mg 44mg 6%
Potassium 319mg 522mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.122mg 5%
Manganese 0.137mg 0.019mg 5%
Calories 51kcal 132kcal 4%
Carbs 8.06g 0g 3%
Copper 0.081mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin A 33µg 18µg 2%
Choline 13.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.403g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.038mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 1mg 1%
Folate 13µg 10µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.17g 0.42g 1%
Sodium 30mg 47mg 1%
Fats 1.48g 1.29g 0%
Net carbs 6.26g 0g N/A
Sugar 5.5g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.377g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.