Rice vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between rice and tomato paste
- Rice has more folate, while tomato paste has more copper, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, iron, fiber, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Tomato paste's daily need coverage for copper is 33% higher.
- Tomato paste contains 5 times less folate than rice. Rice contains 58µg of folate, while tomato paste contains 12µg.
- Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato paste is 45, while the glycemic index of rice is 60.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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 | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2797.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +429% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93% |
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 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1076.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +566.7% |
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Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 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 | -23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.365mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1014mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 4.3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 4.1g | 15% |
| Folate | 58µg | 12µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.153mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 3.076mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.216mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 38.5mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.302mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 42mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 5.3µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 18.91g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 4.32g | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
12%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)