Shallot vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shallot and marinara sauce
- Shallot has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, iron, and folate; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Marinara sauce covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 23% more than shallot.
- Shallot has 4 times more vitamin C than marinara sauce. While shallot has 8mg of vitamin C, marinara sauce has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, raw 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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.1% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1858.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1637.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1380% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.5% |
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 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 | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2592.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1202.6% |
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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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 13.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 34µg | 13µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.024mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1.41g | 2% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 51kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 334mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 13.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 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
14%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.