Margarine vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between margarine and tomato paste
- Margarine has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin E; however, tomato paste is higher in copper, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin A, 83% more than tomato paste.
- Margarine has 152 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. While margarine has 15.189g of saturated fat, tomato paste has only 0.1g.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1560% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +977.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +715.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13273.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +210.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17072.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2601.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +344.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 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 | +57925.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15088.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.16g | 161% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 0.47g | 123% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 0.067g | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 76µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 0.1g | 69% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 11.4µg | 68% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.365mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 2.98mg | 37% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 82kcal | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 4.3mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 1014mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 3.076mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.216mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 83mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.3µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.153mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 4.32g | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 18.91g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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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
55%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)