Onion vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are onions and tomato paste different?
- Tomato paste is higher than onions in copper, iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Tomato paste covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than onions.
- Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index (45) than onions (15).
Onions, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +594.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1319% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +835.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +134.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +960% |
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 FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +195.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2551.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +531.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +292.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +700% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 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 | -58% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +415.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +841.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 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 | +230% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +191.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +353.5% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.365mg | 36% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.98mg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 4.3mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 1014mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 3.076mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 21.9mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.153mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 5.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 11.4µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.302mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.216mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 38.5mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 5.85g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 18.91g | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)