Marinara sauce nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Marinara sauce
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
(low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 serving 1/2 cup (128 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
-5.6 (alkaline)
Calories
51
Vitamin A
Potassium
Vitamin C
Lycopene
Vitamin A, RAE
Explanation: This food contains more Vitamin A than 78% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (22%) which contain more Vitamin A, this food itself is rich in Vitamin A more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Potassium, Vitamin C, Lycopene and Vitamin A, RAE
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
3%
Daily Value: 3%
1.41 g of 50 g
Fats:
2%
Daily Value: 2%
1.48 g of 65 g
Carbs:
3%
Daily Value: 3%
8.06 g of 300 g
Water:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
87.39 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.66 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
51
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Cholesterol
2mg
1%
Sodium
30mg
3%
TotalCarbohydrate
8g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 6g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
27mg
3%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
319mg
9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
27 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Iron:
0.78 mg of 18 mg
4%
Magnesium:
18 mg of 400 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
34 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Potassium:
319 mg of 3,500 mg
9%
Sodium:
30 mg of 2,400 mg
1%
Zinc:
0.2 mg of 15 mg
1%
Copper:
0.081 mg of 2 mg
4%
Manganese:
0.137 mg of 2 mg
7%
Selenium:
1.1 µg of 70 µg
2%
Choline:
13.7 mg of 550 mg
2%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
319 mg
TOP 32%
Calcium
27 mg
TOP 46%
Manganese
0.137 mg
TOP 57%
Copper
0.081 mg
TOP 62%
Magnesium
18 mg
TOP 67%
Iron
0.78 mg
TOP 68%
Sodium
30 mg
TOP 78%
Selenium
1.1 mg
TOP 81%
Choline
13.7 mg
TOP 82%
Phosphorus
34 mg
TOP 82%
Zinc
0.2 mg
TOP 85%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
650 IU of 5,000 IU
13%
Vitamin E :
2.4 mg of 20 mg
12%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
2 mg of 60 mg
3%
Vitamin B1:
0.024 mg of 2 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.061 mg of 2 mg
4%
Vitamin B3:
3.917 mg of 20 mg
20%
Vitamin B5:
mg of 10 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.173 mg of 2 mg
9%
Folate, total:
13 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
13.9 µg of 80 µg
17%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
650 µg
TOP 22%
Vitamin C
2 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin E
2.4 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B3
3.917 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin K
13.9 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B6
0.173 µg
TOP 52%
Folate, total
13 µg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B2
0.061 µg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B1
0.024 µg
TOP 85%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.508 g
Fiber content / ratio for Marinara sauce
Sugars:
5.5 g
Fiber:
1.8 g
All nutrients for Marinara sauce per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 3% | 82% | 1.41g |
2 times less than Broccoli 
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| Fats | 2% | 71% | 1.48g |
22.5 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 3% | 53% | 8.06g |
3.5 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 2% | 87% | 51kcal |
1.1 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 6% | 47% | 5.5g |
1.6 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 5% | 39% | 1.8g |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 3% | 46% | 27mg |
4.6 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 4% | 68% | 0.78mg |
3.3 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 5% | 67% | 18mg |
7.8 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 5% | 82% | 34mg |
5.4 times less than Chicken meat 
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| Potassium | 7% | 32% | 319mg |
2.2 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 1% | 78% | 30mg |
16.3 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 2% | 85% | 0.2mg |
31.6 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 62% | 0.08mg |
1.8 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 13% | 22% | 650IU |
25.7 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 16% | 39% | 2.4mg |
1.6 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 2% | 36% | 2mg |
26.5 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 2% | 85% | 0.02mg |
11.1 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 4% | 77% | 0.06mg |
2.1 times less than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 20% | 42% | 3.92mg |
2.4 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 9% | 52% | 0.17mg |
1.5 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 3% | 56% | 13µg |
4.7 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 17% | 49% | 13.9µg |
7.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Cholesterol | 1% | 56% | 2mg |
186.5 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 1% | 78% | 0.17g |
34.7 times less than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 74% | 0.38g |
26 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 61% | 0.51g |
92.9 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.