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Fruit salad vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fruit salad and Tomato sauce

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Tomato sauce is higher than in Fruit salad.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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 Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +130%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +130%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +145.8%
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +634.6%
Equal in Water - 91.28
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +145.8%
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +634.6%
Equal in Water - 91.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit salad Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 12.05g 3.81g Fruit salad
Protein 0.51g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.03g 0.3g Tomato sauce
Carbs 13.05g 5.31g Fruit salad
Calories 50kcal 24kcal Fruit salad
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 11mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.25mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 14mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 116mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 5mg 11mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.14mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.05mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.151mg 0.113mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 600IU 435IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 22µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 3.3mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.356mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 3µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.004g 0.041g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g 0.044g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.121g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit salad Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Fruit salad
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Fruit salad
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/nutrients
  2. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.