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Salmon raw vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between salmon raw and tomato paste

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, tomato paste has more vitamin A, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% more.
  • Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index than salmon raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +141%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.9%
Contains more IronIron +272.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +46%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1787.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1071.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +359.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1248.9%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 +3038.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1486.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 5.3µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.216mg 46%
Protein 19.84g 4.32g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.142mg 30%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 3.076mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Iron 0.8mg 2.98mg 27%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Phosphorus 200mg 83mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.153mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.16g 16%
Potassium 490mg 1014mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.06mg 14%
Copper 0.25mg 0.365mg 13%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.302mg 12%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Fats 6.34g 0.47g 9%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Vitamin A 12µg 76µg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Carbs 0g 18.91g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.067g 5%
Saturated fat 0.981g 0.1g 4%
Folate 25µg 12µg 3%
Calories 142kcal 82kcal 3%
Magnesium 29mg 42mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 36mg 2%
Sodium 44mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Zinc 0.64mg 0.63mg 0%
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.