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Broth vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between broth and tomato paste?

  • Broth is richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet tomato paste is richer in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1035% higher.
  • Broth has 34 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. Broth has 3.43g of saturated fat, while tomato paste has 0.1g.
  • Tomato paste contains less sodium.

We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.2%
Contains more IronIron +189.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.3%

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1890.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +285.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2853.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1656.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3137.9%
~equal in Carbs ~18.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Tomato paste
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Tomato paste DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 59mg 1035%
Selenium 28µg 5.3µg 41%
Copper 0mg 0.365mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.16g 29%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 4.3mg 26%
Protein 16.66g 4.32g 25%
Iron 1.03mg 2.98mg 24%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 21.9mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.153mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0.47g 21%
Potassium 309mg 1014mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.1g 15%
Calcium 187mg 36mg 15%
Choline 114.6mg 38.5mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.067g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Phosphorus 166mg 83mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.216mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.142mg 9%
Calories 267kcal 82kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.302mg 7%
Folate 32µg 12µg 5%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 3.076mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.06mg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 42mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 18.91g 0%
Net carbs 18.01g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Broth
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 23816mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.