Olive oil vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between olive oil and tomato sauce
- Olive oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K; however, tomato sauce is richer in copper, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and fiber.
- Olive oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 86% more than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce has 337 times less saturated fat than olive oil. Olive oil has 13.808g of saturated fat, while tomato sauce has 0.041g.
- Tomato sauce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 | -81.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +896.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33233.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.523 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165720.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8596.7% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 0.044g | 182% |
| Fats | 100g | 0.3g | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 1.44mg | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 0.121g | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0.041g | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 2.8µg | 48% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 24kcal | 43% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.115mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 297mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.098mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.309mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.991mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.065mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 9.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.02mg | 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
34%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)