Parsley vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Parsley and Marinara sauce
- Parsley has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Marinara sauce is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E .
- Parsley covers your daily need of Vitamin K 1355% more than Marinara sauce.
- Parsley has 67 times more Vitamin C than Marinara sauce. While Parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C, Marinara sauce has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsley, fresh 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.
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Calcium
+411.1%
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Iron
+694.9%
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Magnesium
+177.8%
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Phosphorus
+70.6%
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Potassium
+73.7%
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Zinc
+435%
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Copper
+84%
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Manganese
+16.8%
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Sodium
-46.4%
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Selenium
+1000%
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Calcium
+411.1%
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Iron
+694.9%
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Magnesium
+177.8%
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Phosphorus
+70.6%
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Potassium
+73.7%
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Zinc
+435%
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Copper
+84%
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Manganese
+16.8%
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-46.4%
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Selenium
+1000%
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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Vitamin A
+1196%
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Vitamin C
+6550%
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Vitamin B1
+258.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.7%
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Folate
+1069.2%
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Vitamin K
+11698.6%
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Vitamin E
+220%
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Vitamin B3
+198.3%
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Vitamin B6
+92.2%
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Vitamin A
+1196%
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Vitamin C
+6550%
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Vitamin B1
+258.3%
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Vitamin B2
+60.7%
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Folate
+1069.2%
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Vitamin K
+11698.6%
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Vitamin E
+220%
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Vitamin B3
+198.3%
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Vitamin B6
+92.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+110.6%
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+32.5%
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Fats
+87.3%
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Carbs
+27.3%
Equal in Water - 87.39
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
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2.2 g
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1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
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87.39 g
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1.66 g
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Protein
+110.6%
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+32.5%
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Fats
+87.3%
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Carbs
+27.3%
Equal in Water - 87.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-22.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+309.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.124 g
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.508 g
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Saturated Fat
-22.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+27.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+309.7%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 6.26g |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 1.41g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 1.48g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 8.06g |
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| Calories | 36kcal | 51kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.85g | 5.5g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.78mg |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 319mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 30mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.081mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 650IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 421µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 3.917mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.173mg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 13.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.377g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.508g |
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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
441%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)