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Fast food vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fast food and tomato paste

  • Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, tomato paste is higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than tomato paste.
  • Fast food has 45 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. While fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, tomato paste has only 0.1g.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.216mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +282.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2455.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.6%
Contains more WaterWater +91.2%
Contains more OtherOther +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +7116.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
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 +10295.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +103.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +180.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +157.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Copper 0.121mg 0.365mg 27%
Selenium 20.3µg 5.3µg 27%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 4.3mg 26%
Protein 16.52g 4.32g 24%
Potassium 197mg 1014mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.06mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.1g 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.47g 18%
Folate 80µg 12µg 17%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.63mg 17%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.076mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.153mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.067g 12%
Sodium 331mg 59mg 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Calories 297kcal 82kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.16g 10%
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g 10%
Starch 22.87g 0.22g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.142mg 8%
Vitamin A 9µg 76µg 7%
Phosphorus 134mg 83mg 7%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 11.4µg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 18.91g 4%
Magnesium 27mg 42mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 5.85g 4%
Calcium 62mg 36mg 3%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.302mg 2%
Iron 3.06mg 2.98mg 1%
Choline 34.4mg 38.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 14.81g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 12.18g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.216mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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