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Oatmeal vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Tomato paste different?

  • Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Folate, however, Tomato paste is richer in Copper, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 37% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Tomato paste. While Oatmeal contains 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, Tomato paste contains only 0.06mg.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Tomato products, canned, paste, without 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 Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +1562.3%
Contains more Copper +453%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 5.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +1562.3%
Contains more Copper +453%
Equal in Phosphorus - 83
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Equal in Selenium - 5.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +6042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.076
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +6042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +189.4%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +391.2%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
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 +189.4%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +391.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +4613.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
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 Starch +4613.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 2.37g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 1.36g 0.47g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 68kcal 82kcal Tomato paste
Starch 10.37g 0.22g Oatmeal
Fructose 0g 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 0.46g 12.18g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 80mg 36mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 2.98mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 77mg 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 61mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 49mg 59mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.066mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.558mg 0.302mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 433IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 76µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.06mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.153mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.142mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.216mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 12µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.031mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.089mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.124mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.134mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.027mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.13mg
Valine 0.151mg 0.088mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.071mg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.067g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.16g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.

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