Marinara sauce vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between marinara sauce and whey
- Marinara sauce has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B6, iron, copper, and fiber; however, whey is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Marinara sauce covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 24% more than whey.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1925% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.7% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.8% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.2% |
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Water
~93.12g
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4518.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.074mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.031mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.004mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.001mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 161mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.011g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.36g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 5.14g | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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