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Ravioli vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ravioli and marinara sauce

  • Ravioli is higher in copper, yet marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Marinara sauce covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 18% more than ravioli.
  • Ravioli contains 10 times more sodium than marinara sauce. While ravioli contains 306mg of sodium, marinara sauce contains only 30mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
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 +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.78mg

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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +230%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +504.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 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 +75.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.2%
~equal in Fats ~1.48g
~equal in Water ~87.39g
~equal in Other ~1.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.377g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ravioli Marinara sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ravioli Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 3.917mg 18%
Sodium 306mg 30mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.9µg 10%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 2.4mg 10%
Copper 0.142mg 0.081mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.173mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.024mg 4%
Selenium 3.5µg 1.1µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.723g 0.17g 3%
Potassium 232mg 319mg 3%
Vitamin A 10µg 33µg 3%
Protein 2.48g 1.41g 2%
Folate 20µg 13µg 2%
Manganese 0.176mg 0.137mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.182g 0.508g 2%
Phosphorus 50mg 34mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 13.64g 8.06g 2%
Zinc 0.36mg 0.2mg 1%
Choline 9.5mg 13.7mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg 1%
Calories 77kcal 51kcal 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.061mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 27mg 1%
Iron 0.74mg 0.78mg 1%
Fats 1.45g 1.48g 0%
Net carbs 12.34g 6.26g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 3.72g 5.5g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.418g 0.377g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ravioli 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
11%
Ravioli
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ravioli
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.