Marinara sauce vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marinara sauce and winter melon different?
- Marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper; however, winter melon is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for marinara sauce is 22% higher.
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw 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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5216.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +252.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +879.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +394.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.3% |
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:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3 g
Water:
96.1 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +640% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
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Water
~96.1g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.087 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +918.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +483.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 0.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 0.035mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 6mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.9g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.133mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 0.087g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Calories | 51kcal | 13kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.41g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 3g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.48g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.26g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.