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Pasta vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Tomato

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Tomato is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 15% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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.
Pasta
6
:
4
Tomato
Contains more Iron +322.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +887.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +322.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +887.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%

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.
Pasta
6
:
6
Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.6%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +4065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
:
2
Tomato
Contains more Protein +485.2%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +540.9%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +64.5%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +485.2%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +540.9%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +64.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
1
Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 2.69g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 0.88g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.2g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 3.89g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 18kcal Pasta
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Pasta
Fiber 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 6mg 10mg Tomato
Iron 1.14mg 0.27mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 24mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 6mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.56mg 0.17mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.059mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.114mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.037mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.019mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.594mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.089mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 64µg 15µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.006mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.027mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.018mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.025mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.027mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg 0.006mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.027mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.018mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.014mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.031g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.083g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Tomato
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
16%
Pasta
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.