Kumquat vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kumquat and tomato paste
- Kumquat is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Tomato paste covers your daily copper needs 30% more than kumquat.
- Kumquat contains 2 times more vitamin C than tomato paste. While kumquat contains 43.9mg of vitamin C, tomato paste contains only 21.9mg.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Kumquats, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +445.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +246.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +284.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +270.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +336.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +100.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +406.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +617% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +358.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.88 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
15.9 g
Water:
80.85 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats | +83% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +449% |
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Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 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 | +129.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.1g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.16g
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.095mg | 0.365mg | 30% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 4.3mg | 28% |
Iron | 0.86mg | 2.98mg | 27% |
Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
Potassium | 186mg | 1014mg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 3.076mg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.4µg | 10% |
Selenium | 0µg | 5.3µg | 10% |
Fiber | 6.5g | 4.1g | 10% |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 83mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 15µg | 76µg | 7% |
Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.153mg | 5% |
Protein | 1.88g | 4.32g | 5% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 42mg | 5% |
Choline | 8.4mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
Calcium | 62mg | 36mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
Sodium | 10mg | 59mg | 2% |
Folate | 17µg | 12µg | 1% |
Fats | 0.86g | 0.47g | 1% |
Calories | 71kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
Carbs | 15.9g | 18.91g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.4g | 14.81g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.36g | 12.18g | N/A |
Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.1g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.067g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.16g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.071mg | 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
18%

31%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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 ($)