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Omelette vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Omelette and Marinara sauce?

  • Omelette is richer in Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 104% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.2%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.2%
Contains more Zinc +445%
Contains more Selenium +2245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +470.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin K +208.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 650
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6020.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin K +208.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 650

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +649.6%
Contains more Fats +687.8%
Contains more Carbs +1159.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +66%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 +649.6%
Contains more Fats +687.8%
Contains more Carbs +1159.4%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1184.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Protein 10.57g 1.41g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 1.48g Omelette
Carbs 0.64g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Calories 154kcal 51kcal Omelette
Sugar 0.31g 5.5g Omelette
Fiber 0g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 48mg 27mg Omelette
Iron 1.48mg 0.78mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 167mg 34mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 155mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 1.09mg 0.2mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.024mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 25.8µg 1.1µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 33µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.024mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.061mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 39µg 13µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.709g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 3.319g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 0.377g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.508g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Omelette 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
38%
Omelette
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.149g)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.