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Spread vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spread and Marinara sauce

  • Spread has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Marinara sauce has more Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Sodium is 32% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 20 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Spread. Spread contains 7.6g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Marinara sauce contains 0.377g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Spread
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 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 more PotassiumPotassium +2558.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%

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.
Spread
1
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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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% 39% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 +1055.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~87.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 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 +1915.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +683.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread 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 Spread Marinara sauce Opinion
Calories 158kcal 51kcal Spread
Protein 0g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 17.1g 1.48g Spread
Vitamin C 2mg Marinara sauce
Net carbs 0g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Carbs 0g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Spread
Magnesium 18mg Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 12mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Sugar 0g 5.5g Spread
Fiber 0g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 0mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 755mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 4489IU 650IU Spread
Vitamin A 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 12.3µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 2.45g Marinara sauce
Choline 13.7mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 2.22g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 0.377g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.508g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
26%
Spread
21%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.05g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.