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Sesame oil vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame oil and marinara sauce

  • Marinara sauce is richer than sesame oil in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for sesame oil is 70% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, sesame, salad or cooking 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 34% 0% 0.11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~13.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +6656.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 42% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 41.7 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 +10430.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8108.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame oil Marinara sauce DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 41.7g 0.508g 275%
Fats 100g 1.48g 152%
Monounsaturated fat 39.7g 0.377g 98%
Saturated fat 14.2g 0.17g 64%
Calories 884kcal 51kcal 42%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.917mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.173mg 13%
Iron 0mg 0.78mg 10%
Potassium 0mg 319mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.081mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 2.4mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.137mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.061mg 5%
Phosphorus 0mg 34mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 33µg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 18mg 4%
Protein 0g 1.41g 3%
Calcium 0mg 27mg 3%
Folate 0µg 13µg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.06g 3%
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg 2%
Selenium 0µg 1.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.024mg 2%
Choline 0.2mg 13.7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Sodium 0mg 30mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.5g N/A
Vitamin K 13.6µg 13.9µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame oil 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
5%
Sesame oil
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sesame oil
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame oil
Sesame oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sesame oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171016/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.