Pesto vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pesto and tomato paste
- Pesto has more vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and calcium; however, tomato paste has more copper, iron, and vitamin C.
- Pesto's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 116% more.
- Pesto has 71 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. Pesto has 7.07g of saturated fat, while tomato paste has 0.1g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated 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 | +11.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +228.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +422.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1097.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1225.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +488.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.546 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 | +32967.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3991.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.2 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.23 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.94 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 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 StarchStarch | +900% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 11.4µg | 116% |
| Fats | 37.6g | 0.47g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.155g | 0.067g | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg | 0.153mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g | 0.16g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.365mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 7.07g | 0.1g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg | 0.142mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 2.98mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 36mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 273mg | 83mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 59mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 4.3mg | 20% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 82kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg | 3.076mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 1014mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.586mg | 0.302mg | 12% |
| Protein | 9.83g | 4.32g | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 4.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 5.85g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg | 0.216mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 10.09g | 18.91g | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.2g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.33g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 76µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.398g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g | N/A |
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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
70%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pesto is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pesto is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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