Molasses vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between molasses and tomato paste
- Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, and calcium; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Molasses cover your daily manganese needs 53% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste has 6 times less magnesium than molasses. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while tomato paste has 42mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +476.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +406.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +466.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +189.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +236.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +109.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +9700% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +107.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +118.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.302mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 42mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.216mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 5.3µg | 23% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 18.91g | 19% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 36mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.365mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 1014mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.142mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 3.076mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.153mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.4µg | 10% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 82kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 5.85g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.067g | 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
103%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)