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Tomato paste vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato paste and Spread

  • Tomato paste has more Potassium, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Spread has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Spread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8350%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8350%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.3
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin E +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +194.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +3538.3%
Equal in Water - 80.83
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +3538.3%
Equal in Water - 80.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11243.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2387.5%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11243.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2387.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Spread Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 0g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 0g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 18.91g 0g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 158kcal Spread
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0g Spread
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 0mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 12mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 755mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 1.7mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 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 12.3µg Spread
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 2.45g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 2.22g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
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 Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.