Marinara sauce vs Tomato sauce - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Marinara sauce and Tomato sauce
- Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however Tomato sauce is higher in Vitamin C.
- Marinara sauce covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 18% more than Tomato sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 5 times more Vitamin K than Tomato sauce. While Marinara sauce has 13.9µg of Vitamin K, Tomato sauce has only 2.8µg.
- Tomato sauce has less Sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+92.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Iron
+23.1%
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Sodium
-63.3%
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Copper
+42%
Equal in Potassium - 297
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
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Calcium
+92.9%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+25.9%
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Iron
+23.1%
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Sodium
-63.3%
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Copper
+42%
Equal in Potassium - 297
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+49.4%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+295.3%
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Vitamin B6
+76.5%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin K
+396.4%
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Vitamin C
+250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.065
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Vitamin A
+49.4%
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Vitamin E
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+295.3%
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Vitamin B6
+76.5%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin K
+396.4%
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Vitamin C
+250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.065
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.26g | 3.81g |
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| Protein | 1.41g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 1.48g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 5.31g |
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| Calories | 51kcal | 24kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 5.5g | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 319mg | 297mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 650IU | 435IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 1.44mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.024mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.098mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | mg | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | mg | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | mg | 0.02mg |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.377g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.121g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
23
14
Mineral Summary Score
16
17
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
8%
7%
Carbohydrates
8%
5%
Fats
7%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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