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Tomato paste vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato paste and Peanut butter

  • Tomato paste is richer in Vitamin C, yet Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 63% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Peanut butter, smooth style, 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 Iron +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +298.4%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +451.3%
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 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Iron +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.6%
Contains less Sodium -71.2%
Contains more Zinc +298.4%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +451.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +625%
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3700%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5875.6%
Contains more Protein +414.1%
Contains more Fats +10827.7%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Equal in Other - 2.89
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +5875.6%
Contains more Protein +414.1%
Contains more Fats +10827.7%
Contains more Carbs +18%
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38617.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7734.4%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38617.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7734.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +4323.1%
Contains more Fructose +4775%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1518.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3316.7%
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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +4323.1%
Contains more Fructose +4775%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1518.2%
Contains more Sucrose +3316.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 4.32g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.47g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 18.91g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 82kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 0.22g 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 5.85g 0.12g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 4.1g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 36mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 2.98mg 1.74mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 83mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 1014mg 558mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.63mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.365mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.302mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 5.3µg 4.1µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 0IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 12µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 11.4µg 0.3µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.133mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.124mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.134mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.027mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.088mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.071mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 10.325g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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