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Marinara sauce vs. Thousand island — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marinara sauce and Thousand island

  • Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, however, Thousand island is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Thousand island covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 118% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular.

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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 Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +242.5%
Contains more Iron +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 6% 12% 10% 126% 8% 0% 6% 9%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +242.5%
Contains more Iron +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5920.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +397.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 80% 0% 0% 362% 14% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 173%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +837.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5920.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +397.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.058

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Water +87.9%
Contains more Fats +2268.9%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Water +87.9%
Contains more Fats +2268.9%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3486.6%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 18.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3486.6%

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 Thousand island
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Thousand island Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 13.84g Thousand island
Protein 1.41g 1.09g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 35.06g Thousand island
Carbs 8.06g 14.64g Thousand island
Calories 51kcal 379kcal Thousand island
Fructose 4g Thousand island
Sugar 5.5g 15.18g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 17mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 1.18mg Thousand island
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 107mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 962mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.26mg Thousand island
Copper 0.081mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.04mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 1.5µg Thousand island
Vitamin A 650IU 213IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 14µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 4mg Thousand island
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.058mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.418mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg 69.1µg Thousand island
Cholesterol 2mg 26mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 5.092g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 7.881g Thousand island
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 18.22g Thousand island

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Thousand island
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Marinara sauce
54%
Thousand island
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
22%
Thousand island

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 932mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/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.