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Noodles vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Noodles and Marinara sauce?

  • Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Noodles has 15 times more Cholesterol than Marinara sauce. Noodles has 29mg of Cholesterol, while Marinara sauce has 2mg.

We used Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +88.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +2072.7%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Potassium +739.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +88.5%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +2072.7%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Potassium +739.5%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Folate +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2995.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123%
Contains more Folate +546.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2995.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Other +232%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Protein +222%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Other +232%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Noodles Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Noodles Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 6.26g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 1.41g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 1.48g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 8.06g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 51kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 5.5g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 12mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 1.47mg 0.78mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 34mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 5mg 30mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.2mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.081mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.137mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 1.1µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.024mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.061mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 84µg 13µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.029g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.377g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.508g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Marinara sauce
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
21%
Noodles
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.