Milk vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milk and tomato sauce different?
- Milk is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D; however, tomato sauce is richer in copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for milk is 20% higher.
Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +792.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1050% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3666.7% |
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 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +965.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.7% |
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Carbs
~5.31g
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Water
~91.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +529.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.96mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.115mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.44mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.065mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.991mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 297mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.041g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 9.9mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 24kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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