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Tomato paste vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato paste and Barbecue sauce?

  • Barbecue sauce has less Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Tomato paste.
  • Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • Tomato paste has 37 times more Vitamin C than Barbecue sauce. Tomato paste has 21.9mg of Vitamin C, while Barbecue sauce has 0.6mg.
  • Tomato paste contains less Sodium.

We used Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Sauce, barbecue types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +270.6%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Manganese +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +307.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Iron +365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +315%
Contains more Potassium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +270.6%
Contains more Copper +406.9%
Contains more Manganese +139.7%
Contains more Selenium +307.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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 +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +580.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +426.8%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%
Equal in Other - 3.07
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +426.8%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +34%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%
Equal in Other - 3.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +793.3%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +142.2%
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +793.3%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +142.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato paste Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Tomato paste Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 4.32g 0.82g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 18.91g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 82kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.22g 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 5.85g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 12.18g 33.24g Tomato paste
Fiber 4.1g 0.9g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 33mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 0.64mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 20mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 232mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 1027mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.17mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.072mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.126mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 1.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 224IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 11µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.8mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.6mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.023mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.056mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.597mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.075mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 2µg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 11.4µg 1.8µg 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 0.1g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.101g Tomato paste
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Barbecue 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
38%
Tomato paste
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 968mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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