Taco vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and tomato paste different?
- Taco is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, while tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than tomato paste.
- Taco contains 44 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. Taco contains 4.384g of saturated fat, while tomato paste contains 0.1g.
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +147.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +374% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2602.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
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Carbs
~18.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | +6483.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1801.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 | +6618.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +33.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2775% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1850% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.365mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4.3mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 1014mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 0.47g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.16g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.1g | 19% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 59mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 83mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.067g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.216mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.076mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 5.3µg | 7% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 82kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.153mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 5.85g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 76µg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 0.22g | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 11.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.1g | 1% |
| Choline | 32mg | 38.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 18.91g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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 | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.284g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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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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.