Marinara sauce vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Marinara sauce and Tomato paste
- Marinara sauce has less Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin E, Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Tomato paste's daily need coverage for Copper is 32% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +350.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +381.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +995% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.7% |
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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +462.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 51kcal | 82kcal |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 4.32g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 0.47g |
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| Vitamin C | 2mg | 21.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 14.81g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 18.91g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 1014mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 12.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.365mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 83mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 1525IU |
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| Vitamin A | 33µg | 76µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 4.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.302mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 5.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.153mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 3.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 11.4µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 13.7mg | 38.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.1g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 0.067g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.089mg |
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| Leucine | 0.124mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.088mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 5.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
21%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)