Cassava vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cassava and tomato paste
- The amount of iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, selenium, and vitamin B2 in tomato paste is higher than in cassava.
- Tomato paste covers your daily iron needs 34% more than cassava.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cassava is 94, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1003.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +657.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +217.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +233.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 2.98mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.365mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 4.3mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 1014mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 3.076mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.216mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.1g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.153mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 11.4µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 18.91g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.302mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 38.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 21.9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
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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
14%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)