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Pudding vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pudding and marinara sauce

  • Pudding is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Marinara sauce covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 24% more than pudding.
  • The amount of saturated fat in marinara sauce is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +292.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +236.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112.7%
Contains more IronIron +129.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2845.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 ProteinProtein +124.1%
Contains more FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
16% 36% 48%
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 +117.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3.917mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.4mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.173mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.9µg 11%
Phosphorus 87mg 34mg 8%
Calcium 106mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.061mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.17g 7%
Vitamin D 44IU 0IU 6%
Iron 0.34mg 0.78mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Selenium 3.7µg 1.1µg 5%
Potassium 150mg 319mg 5%
Carbs 19.64g 8.06g 4%
Protein 3.16g 1.41g 4%
Fiber 0.8g 1.8g 4%
Calories 120kcal 51kcal 3%
Sodium 98mg 30mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.2mg 3%
Fats 3.15g 1.48g 3%
Copper 0.111mg 0.081mg 3%
Manganese 0.097mg 0.137mg 2%
Folate 4µg 13µg 2%
Cholesterol 9mg 2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.508g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 0.377g 1%
Vitamin A 39µg 33µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.024mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.84g 6.26g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 11.96g 5.5g N/A
Choline 11.3mg 13.7mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding Marinara sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Pudding
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.