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Tomatillo Salsa Verde vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomatillo Salsa Verde and tomato paste

  • Tomato paste is richer than tomatillo Salsa Verde in iron, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tomato paste is 37% higher.
  • Tomatillo Salsa Verde contains 12 times more sodium than tomato paste. Tomatillo Salsa Verde contains 719mg of sodium, while tomato paste contains 59mg.

Food types used in this article are PACE, Salsa Verde 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 94% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +399.5%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +476.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 88% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 88.1 g
Other: 4.09 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +231.9%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste DV% diff.
Copper 0.365mg 41%
Iron 0mg 2.98mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Sodium 719mg 59mg 29%
Potassium 203mg 1014mg 24%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 21.9mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Manganese 0.302mg 13%
Phosphorus 83mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 12%
Selenium 5.3µg 10%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Protein 0g 4.32g 9%
Vitamin A 76µg 8%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Zinc 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5%
Calcium 0mg 36mg 4%
Carbs 6.25g 18.91g 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 3%
Calories 47kcal 82kcal 2%
Fats 1.56g 0.47g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1%
Net carbs 6.25g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Salsa Verde Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Tomatillo Salsa Verde is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.