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Tomato paste vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato paste and Benecol

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
  • Benecol covers your daily need of Vitamin E 219% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.

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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 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25250%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 92% 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% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +765.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +395.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8136.2%

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
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28156.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7367.5%

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 Benecol
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Benecol Opinion
Calories 82kcal 357kcal Benecol
Protein 4.32g 0g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 38.71g Benecol
Vitamin C 21.9mg Tomato paste
Net carbs 14.81g 5.71g Tomato paste
Carbs 18.91g 5.71g Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 1mg Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 4mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 4mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 0mg Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Benecol
Fiber 4.1g Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0mg Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 4mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 670mg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 76µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 4.3mg 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0.302mg 0mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.012mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 11.4µg 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 12µg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0g 2.214g Tomato paste
Choline 38.5mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 4.77g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 11.948g Benecol
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Benecol
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
37%
Tomato paste
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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
  2. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.