Pasta vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and marinara sauce
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Marinara sauce covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 18% more than pasta.
- Marinara sauce contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1229.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +770.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +408.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 3.917mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.024mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 13µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 1.41g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 8.06g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 51kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.508g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +435.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.4% |
