Marinara sauce vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between marinara sauce and steak
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin A; however, steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 26 times more vitamin A than steak. While marinara sauce has 650IU of vitamin A, steak has only 25IU.
- Marinara sauce has less cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3070% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +379.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2790.9% |
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 | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +768.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +393.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1662.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1185.1% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2332.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.4% |
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 B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 6.34mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 31.8µg | 56% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 24.85g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 8.443g | 38% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 19.02g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 78mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.5mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 9.171g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.301mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 163mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 271kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 1.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 5.149mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.896g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.