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Pork Meat vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pork Meat and marinara sauce?

  • Pork Meat is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin E.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 77% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in marinara sauce is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +1110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +685.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3372.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +953.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +534.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +548.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1756%
Contains more FatsFats +137.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +253.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.508g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Marinara sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.024mg 77%
Selenium 38.2µg 1.1µg 67%
Protein 26.17g 1.41g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.173mg 44%
Phosphorus 267mg 34mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.061mg 25%
Cholesterol 73mg 2mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 3.917mg 22%
Zinc 2.42mg 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.4mg 15%
Choline 88.9mg 13.7mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg 12%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Saturated fat 1.198g 0.17g 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.137mg 5%
Calories 143kcal 51kcal 5%
Iron 1.15mg 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 33µg 4%
Folate 0µg 13µg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.06g 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Fats 3.51g 1.48g 3%
Potassium 421mg 319mg 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.081mg 3%
Calcium 6mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.334g 0.377g 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 57mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 0.508g 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
63%
Pork Meat
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
  2. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.