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Tomato paste vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato paste and Baby food

  • Tomato paste has more Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 557% higher.
  • Baby food contains 10 times less Vitamin C than Tomato paste. Tomato paste contains 21.9mg of Vitamin C, while Baby food contains 2.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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 Potassium +132%
Contains more Calcium +1936.1%
Contains more Iron +1494%
Contains more Magnesium +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Selenium +388.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.334
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Potassium +132%
Contains more Calcium +1936.1%
Contains more Iron +1494%
Contains more Magnesium +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Selenium +388.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.334

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7525%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +852.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1028.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +656.3%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7525%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +852.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +660%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1675.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1028.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +656.3%
Contains more Folate +258.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +997%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Fats +836.2%
Contains more Carbs +288.2%
Contains more Other +17.9%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Water +997%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Fats +836.2%
Contains more Carbs +288.2%
Contains more Other +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.6%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +960.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 4.32g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 0.47g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 18.91g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 82kcal 379kcal Baby food
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0.87g Baby food
Fiber 4.1g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 36mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 2.98mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 42mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 83mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 1014mg 437mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.63mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.365mg 0.334mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 1525IU 20IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 1µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 3.68mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 2.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.189mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 43µg Baby food
Vitamin K 11.4µg 1.5µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.133mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.124mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.134mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.027mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.088mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.071mg 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.769g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Baby food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Tomato paste
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.