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Tomato paste vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tomato paste and beef tenderloin

  • Tomato paste is higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, and potassium, yet beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than tomato paste.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomato paste is lower.
  • The glycemic index of beef tenderloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2057.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +539.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +332.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.11mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +453.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5134%
Contains more OtherOther +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15228.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +525%

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg 103%
Saturated fat 0.1g 9.72g 44%
Protein 4.32g 23.9g 39%
Fats 0.47g 24.6g 37%
Selenium 5.3µg 22.9µg 32%
Zinc 0.63mg 4.03mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Copper 0.365mg 0.123mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 10.27g 26%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Potassium 1014mg 331mg 20%
Phosphorus 83mg 203mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.302mg 0.014mg 13%
Calories 82kcal 324kcal 12%
Choline 38.5mg 91mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin A 76µg 0µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1g 6%
Carbs 18.91g 0g 6%
Magnesium 42mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.25mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.25mg 2%
Iron 2.98mg 3.11mg 2%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 14.81g 0g N/A
Sugar 12.18g 0g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Sodium 59mg 57mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.818mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Beef tenderloin
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
31%
Tomato paste
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.62g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.