Pasta vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and tomato paste
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, tomato paste is richer in copper, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Tomato paste covers your daily copper needs 30% more than pasta.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +248.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +535.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +803.2% |
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Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.365mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1014mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.98mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 3.076mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.302mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 18.91g | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 4.32g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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
15%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)