Marinara sauce vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and turmeric different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 855% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than turmeric. While marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of vitamin B3, turmeric contains only 1.35mg.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1055.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +522.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +552% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6951.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1504.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +779.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14352.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +463.6% |
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.1% |
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:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +580.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +586.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +733% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.5% |
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
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.8% |
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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| Manganese | 0.137mg | 19.8mg | 855% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 55mg | 678% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 1.3mg | 135% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 22.7g | 84% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 2080mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 208mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 4.5mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 299mg | 38% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 67.14g | 20% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 9.68g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 1.35mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 168mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 4.43mg | 14% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 6.2µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1.838g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 49.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 3.25g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.756g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Sodium | 30mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 13.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.668g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.