Spread vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spread and marinara sauce
- Spread has more vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat, while marinara sauce has more potassium and fiber.
- Spread's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 77% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains 25 times less sodium than spread. Spread contains 755mg of sodium, while marinara sauce contains 30mg.
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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
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 | +∞% |
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Water
~87.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 755mg | 30mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.917mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 17.1g | 1.48g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 0.508g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.6g | 0.377g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.173mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.78mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.22g | 0.17g | 9% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.081mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 51kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 0g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 13.9µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A |
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
5%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)