Sweet and sour vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet and sour and tomato paste?
- Sweet and sour is richer in manganese, yet tomato paste is richer in iron, copper, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Tomato paste's daily need coverage for iron is 35% higher.
- Sweet and sour has 6 times more sodium than tomato paste. Sweet and sour has 371mg of sodium, while tomato paste has 59mg.
- Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index than sweet and sour.
We used Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +152% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +924.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1319% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1085.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1225% |
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 CVitamin C | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +705.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1544.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1504.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1500% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2250% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.98mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.365mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 4.3mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 1014mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.761mg | 0.302mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 3.076mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 21.9mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 59mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.216mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 83mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.153mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 5.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 11.4µg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.27g | 4.32g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 38.5mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 18.91g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.63mg | 5% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 82kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 38.12g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.75g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.067g | 0% |
| 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% |
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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
6%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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 Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)