Nutmeg vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nutmeg and marinara sauce
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc, while marinara sauce has more vitamin B3.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 129% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 21 times less manganese than nutmeg. Nutmeg contains 2.9mg of manganese, while marinara sauce contains 0.137mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +581.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1167.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +526.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2016.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1341.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +484.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2353.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +511.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1302.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
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 | +754.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.137mg | 120% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 0.17g | 117% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.081mg | 105% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 1.8g | 76% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 1.48g | 54% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 18mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.78mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.024mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 34mg | 26% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 51kcal | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 3.917mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
| Folate | 76µg | 13µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 8.06g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 1.41g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 0.377g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.061mg | 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
18%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins