Chinese cuisine vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chinese cuisine and tomato paste different?
- Chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin K and vitamin B12; however, tomato paste is richer in copper, potassium, iron, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tomato paste is 35% higher.
- Tomato paste has less sodium.
- Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index (45) than chinese cuisine (60).
Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +138.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +397.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +168.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +644.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +212% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.6% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +424.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +11.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.365mg | 35% |
Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 11.4µg | 33% |
Potassium | 204mg | 1014mg | 24% |
Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 4.3mg | 23% |
Iron | 1.11mg | 2.98mg | 23% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0µg | 20% |
Sodium | 409mg | 59mg | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 0.16g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 3.076mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 21.9mg | 11% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
Folate | 45µg | 12µg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.153mg | 8% |
Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
Fructose | 0.55g | 5.85g | 7% |
Fats | 5.3g | 0.47g | 7% |
Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 42mg | 6% |
Protein | 7.08g | 4.32g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.216mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.978g | 0.1g | 4% |
Carbs | 7.29g | 18.91g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 0.067g | 3% |
Selenium | 6.7µg | 5.3µg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Choline | 34.5mg | 38.5mg | 1% |
Calories | 105kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 83mg | 1% |
Starch | 1.82g | 0.22g | 1% |
Calcium | 22mg | 36mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 63µg | 76µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 5.79g | 14.81g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 2.41g | 12.18g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.058g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.313mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.525mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.552mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.158mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.327mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.207mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1027.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +85.4% |
~equal in
Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
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 | +1716.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1231.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +727.3% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +290% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +733.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +963.6% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g