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Marinara sauce vs. Walnut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marinara sauce and Walnut oil

  • Marinara sauce is richer than Walnut oil in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Walnut oil is 45% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Oil, walnut.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 15
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +6656.8%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +6656.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5947.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12360.6%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5947.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12360.6%

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 Walnut oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Walnut oil Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 0g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 0g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 100g Walnut oil
Carbs 8.06g 0g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 884kcal Walnut oil
Sugar 5.5g 0g Walnut oil
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 0mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0.2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 0IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg 15µg Walnut oil
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Walnut oil
Saturated Fat 0.17g 9.1g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 22.8g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 63.3g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Walnut oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Walnut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
0%
Walnut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.