Marinara sauce vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and soy sauce different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B3; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 238% higher.
- Marinara sauce has less sodium.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +88.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +643.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.6% |
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:
8.14 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
4.93 g
Water:
71.15 g
Other:
15.21 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +477.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +816.3% |
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
0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.263 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 30mg | 5493mg | 238% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 1.018mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 8.14g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 2.196mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.165mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 1.45mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 435mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.263g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 18.3mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 4.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Folate | 13µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.174mg | 0% |
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
112%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 5463mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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.