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Tomatillo Salsa Verde vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomatillo Salsa Verde and Tomato paste

  • Tomato paste is richer than Tomatillo Salsa Verde in Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tomato paste is 37% higher.
  • Tomatillo Salsa Verde contains 12 times more Sodium than Tomato paste. Tomatillo Salsa Verde contains 719mg of Sodium, while Tomato paste contains 59mg.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Salsa Verde and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +399.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +399.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

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 +144%
Contains more Vitamin C +476.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin A +144%
Contains more Vitamin C +476.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.9%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%
6% 88% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 88.1 g
Other: 4.09 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +231.9%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +202.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 6.25g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 0g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 1.56g 0.47g Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Carbs 6.25g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 47kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 6.25g 12.18g Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 0mg 36mg Tomato paste
Iron 0mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 203mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 719mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 625IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0g 0.1g Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste
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
4%
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.