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Tomato soup vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato soup and Marinara sauce

  • Marinara sauce is higher than Tomato soup in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Marinara sauce covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 22% more than Tomato soup.
  • Tomato soup contains 6 times more Sodium than Marinara sauce. While Tomato soup contains 186mg of Sodium, Marinara sauce contains only 30mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial 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 Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +179.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +16%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +179.3%
Contains more Manganese +104.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +832.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +826.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +832.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +826.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +604.8%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 87.39
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 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 Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +604.8%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Equal in Carbs - 8.06
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559.7%
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +559.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato soup Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tomato soup Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 6.95g 6.26g Tomato soup
Protein 0.71g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 0.21g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 7.45g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Calories 32kcal 51kcal Marinara sauce
Sugar 4.03g 5.5g Tomato soup
Fiber 0.5g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 8mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.29mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 7mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 275mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 186mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.09mg 0.2mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.029mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.067mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.5µg 1.1µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 192IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 6.3mg 2mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.024mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.007mg 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 0.42mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 0µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 1.5µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Tomato soup
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.17g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato soup Marinara sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Tomato soup
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Tomato soup
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.