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Coconut vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between coconut and tomato paste

  • Coconut has more manganese and fiber; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Coconut covers your daily saturated fat needs 148% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has 5 times less manganese than coconut. Coconut has 1.5mg of manganese, while tomato paste has 0.302mg.
  • Tomato paste contains less saturated fat.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coconut is 59, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
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 CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +396.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.8%
Contains more IronIron +22.6%

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.
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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +469.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5600%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 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 FatsFats +7025.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more WaterWater +56.4%
Contains more OtherOther +191.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 +2026.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Tomato paste DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 0.1g 135%
Manganese 1.5mg 0.302mg 52%
Fats 33.49g 0.47g 51%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.3mg 27%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 21.9mg 21%
Fiber 9g 4.1g 20%
Potassium 356mg 1014mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 3.076mg 16%
Calories 354kcal 82kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.216mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.153mg 10%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 11.4µg 9%
Selenium 10.1µg 5.3µg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Copper 0.435mg 0.365mg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Iron 2.43mg 2.98mg 7%
Choline 12.1mg 38.5mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.63mg 4%
Phosphorus 113mg 83mg 4%
Folate 26µg 12µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 0.067g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.142mg 3%
Sodium 20mg 59mg 2%
Protein 3.33g 4.32g 2%
Calcium 14mg 36mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 42mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.16g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.06mg 1%
Carbs 15.23g 18.91g 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Coconut
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.