Shallot vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shallot and tomato paste
- Shallot has more vitamin B6; however, tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
- Tomato paste covers your daily need for copper, 31% more than shallot.
- Shallot has 2 times more vitamin B6 than tomato paste. While shallot has 0.345mg of vitamin B6, tomato paste has only 0.216mg.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, raw 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 | -79.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +203.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +314.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +341.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +173.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +665% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1438% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +370% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
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Water
~73.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 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 | -83% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +378.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.365mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 4.3mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 1014mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.076mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 21.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.216mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.153mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 11.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.3µg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 38.5mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.1g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 18.91g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 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
14%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)