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Milk vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Milk and Tomato paste different?

  • Milk is richer in Vitamin B12, while Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily need of Copper 39% more than Milk.

Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types were used in this article.

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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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
7
Tomato paste
Tomato paste
Contains more Calcium +247.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Iron +9833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +576%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +3550%
Contains more Manganese +9966.7%
Contains more Selenium +60.6%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Tomato paste
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +247.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Iron +9833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Potassium +576%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +3550%
Contains more Manganese +9966.7%
Contains more Selenium +60.6%

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.
Milk
Milk
4
:
8
Tomato paste
Tomato paste
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +11300%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Tomato paste
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +678.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +42900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3207.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +11300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
2
:
3
Tomato paste
Tomato paste
Contains more Fats +106.4%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +279%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Tomato paste
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 Fats +106.4%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +279%
Contains more Other +273.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Tomato paste
Tomato paste
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Tomato paste
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +313.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
5
Tomato paste
Tomato paste
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tomato paste
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 3.37g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 0.97g 0.47g Milk
Carbs 4.99g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 42kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 0g 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 5.2g 12.18g Milk
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 125mg 36mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 11mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 95mg 83mg Milk
Potassium 150mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 44mg 59mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.01mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.003mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 3.3µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 196IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0.01mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.153mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.142mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 5µg 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.031mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 0.133mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.089mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg 0.124mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg 0.134mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.027mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.13mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg 0.088mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg 0.071mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.633g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0.067g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.16g Tomato paste
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk Tomato paste
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
16%
Milk
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.533g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.