Marinara sauce vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and sweet and sour?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, iron, and fiber, yet sweet, and sour is richer in manganese and vitamin C.
- Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for manganese is 27% higher.
- Marinara sauce has 240 times more vitamin E than sweet and sour. Marinara sauce has 2.4mg of vitamin E, while sweet, and sour has 0.01mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +385.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +455.5% |
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 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1994.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +470.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +374.2% |
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 |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.761mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.187mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 371mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0.2µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 38.22g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.053mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 8.7mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.21mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 150kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.27g | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.079mg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 ($)