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

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

  • 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 contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, barbecue and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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 - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
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 - 36

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 B5 +15.5%
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%
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%
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 B5 +15.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +793.3%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +142.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +59.1%
Contains more Sucrose +793.3%
Contains more Glucose +185%
Contains more Fructose +142.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barbecue sauce Tomato paste
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 Barbecue sauce Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 14.81g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.82g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 0.63g 0.47g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 40.77g 18.91g Barbecue sauce
Calories 172kcal 82kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g 0.22g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g 5.85g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 12.18g Tomato paste
Fiber 0.9g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 33mg 36mg Tomato paste
Iron 0.64mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 13mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 20mg 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 232mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 1027mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.17mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.072mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.126mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 1.3µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 224IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0.8mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0.6mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.142mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 2µg 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 1.8µg 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 0.045g 0.1g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.067g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.16g 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
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
49%
Tomato paste

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients
  2. 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.

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