Peanut butter vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peanut butter and marinara sauce
- Peanut butter is richer than marinara sauce in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for peanut butter is 66% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 61 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 | +833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +421% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +885.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1115.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +272.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +279.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +569.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +359.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1475.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3370.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +7004.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 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 | +6780.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2367.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 0.508g | 80% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 1.48g | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.137mg | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 0.377g | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 3.917mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 0.17g | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 2.4mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 34mg | 43% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 1.41g | 42% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.081mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 18mg | 36% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 51kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.173mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.2mg | 21% |
| Folate | 87µg | 13µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.78mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.024mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.061mg | 10% |
| Choline | 63mg | 13.7mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 8.06g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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
60%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)