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Tomato paste vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato paste and Margarine

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 83% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +1100%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Potassium +5533.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1560%
Contains more Potassium +5533.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%

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 C +10850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +715.8%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +10850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +715.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2600%
Contains more Carbs +2601.4%
Contains more Water +344.9%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Fats +17072.3%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +2600%
Contains more Carbs +2601.4%
Contains more Water +344.9%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Fats +17072.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57925.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15088.8%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57925.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15088.8%

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 Margarine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 0.7g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 0.16g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 18.91g 0.7g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0g Margarine
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 3mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 3mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 5mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 18mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.63mg 0mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 4.3mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.2mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.037mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.023mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.009mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 1µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 11.4µg 93µg Margarine
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
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 15.189g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine 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 richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.