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Vegetable vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vegetable and Marinara sauce

  • Vegetable has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6.
  • Vegetable covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 20% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce has 3 times less Manganese than Vegetable. Vegetable has 0.379mg of Manganese, while Marinara sauce has 0.137mg.
  • Vegetable contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Manganese +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 27
Equal in Iron - 0.78
Equal in Copper - 0.081
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Manganese +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Equal in Calcium - 27
Equal in Iron - 0.78
Equal in Copper - 0.081

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 A +558%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
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 A +558%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +886.7%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Water - 87.39
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 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 +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +886.7%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.6%
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3670%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +605.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 8.69g 6.26g Vegetable
Protein 2.86g 1.41g Vegetable
Fats 0.15g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 13.09g 8.06g Vegetable
Calories 65kcal 51kcal Vegetable
Sugar 3.12g 5.5g Vegetable
Fiber 4.4g 1.8g Vegetable
Calcium 25mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.82mg 0.78mg Vegetable
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 51mg 34mg Vegetable
Potassium 169mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 35mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.49mg 0.2mg Vegetable
Copper 0.083mg 0.081mg Vegetable
Manganese 0.379mg 0.137mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.3µg 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 4277IU 650IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 214µg 33µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 3.2mg 2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.024mg Vegetable
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.061mg Vegetable
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.151mg Vegetable
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 19µg 13µg Vegetable
Vitamin K 23.5µg 13.9µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 0.031g 0.17g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable 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
36%
Vegetable
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Vegetable
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.