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.
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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 the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-5.6 (alkaline)
Calories
51
Vitamin A
Potassium
Vitamin C
Lycopene
Vitamin A
Explanation: The given food contains more Vitamin A than 78% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Vitamin A than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Potassium, Vitamin C, Lycopene, and Vitamin A.
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.41 g of 50 g
3%
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.48 g of 65 g
2%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
8.06 g of 300 g
3%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.39 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
1.66 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 51
% Daily Value*
2%
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Cholesterol 2mg
1%
Sodium 30mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
27mg
3%
Iron
1mg
13%
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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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
27 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Iron:
0.78 mg of 8 mg
10%
Magnesium:
18 mg of 420 mg
4%
Phosphorus:
34 mg of 700 mg
5%
Potassium:
319 mg of 3,400 mg
9%
Sodium:
30 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
0.2 mg of 11 mg
2%
Copper:
0.081 mg of 1 mg
9%
Manganese:
0.137 mg of 2 mg
6%
Selenium:
1.1 µg of 55 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 µg
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 15 mg
16%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
2 mg of 90 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.024 mg of 1 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.061 mg of 1 mg
5%
Vitamin B3:
3.917 mg of 16 mg
24%
Vitamin B5:
mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.173 mg of 1 mg
13%
Folate:
13 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
13.9 µg of 120 µg
12%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
650 IU
TOP 22%
Vitamin C
2 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin E
2.4 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B3
3.917 mg
TOP 42%
Vitamin K
13.9 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B6
0.173 mg
TOP 52%
Folate
13 µg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B2
0.061 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B1
0.024 mg
TOP 85%
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
Sugar:
5.5 g
Fiber:
1.8 g
Other:
0.76 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 
|
| Fats | 2% | 71% | 1.48g |
22.5 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 3% | 53% | 8.06g |
3.5 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 3% | 87% | 51kcal |
1.1 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 47% | 5.5g |
1.6 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 7% | 39% | 1.8g |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 3% | 46% | 27mg |
4.6 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 10% | 68% | 0.78mg |
3.3 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 4% | 67% | 18mg |
7.8 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 5% | 82% | 34mg |
5.4 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 9% | 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 | 9% | 62% | 0.08mg |
1.8 times less than Shiitake 
|
| 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 | 5% | 77% | 0.06mg |
2.1 times less than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 24% | 42% | 3.92mg |
2.4 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 13% | 52% | 0.17mg |
1.5 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 3% | 56% | 13µg |
4.7 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 12% | 49% | 13.9µg |
7.3 times less than Broccoli
|
| 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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.