Chili Pepper vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chili Pepper and marinara sauce?
- Chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and iron, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 267% higher.
- Chili Pepper have 4 times more vitamin B1 than marinara sauce. Chili Pepper have 0.09mg of vitamin B1, while marinara sauce has 0.024mg.
We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
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 | +12025% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
9.46 g
Water:
87.74 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +640% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.7% |
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 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 | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3327.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 242.5mg | 2mg | 267% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.95mg | 3.917mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.081mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.237mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Folate | 23µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 59µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.021g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 51kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Carbs | 9.46g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 14.3µg | 13.9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 13.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 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
79%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili Pepper is relatively richer in vitamins