Marinara sauce vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between marinara sauce and Swiss cheese?
- Marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E, yet Swiss cheese is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 128% higher.
- Marinara sauce has 61 times more vitamin B3 than Swiss cheese. Marinara sauce has 3.917mg of vitamin B3, while Swiss cheese has 0.064mg.
- Marinara sauce contains less cholesterol.
We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Cheese, swiss 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 PotassiumPotassium | +343.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +426.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3196.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2085% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1588.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2627.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6020.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +892.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +772.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +395.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +459.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +132.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1812.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1993.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.5% |
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2034.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164% |
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 | 3.06µg | 128% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 890mg | 86% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 18.227g | 82% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 574mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 30µg | 53% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 26.96g | 51% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 30.99g | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 4.37mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 93mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 288µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.064mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 8.046g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.302mg | 19% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 393kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 1.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.071mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 187mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 72mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 1.341g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.026mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 1.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 15.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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