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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | +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
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
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% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.