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 for 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +1702.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +765.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +395.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 37.22mg | 219% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 1370µg | 144% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 11.948g | 79% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 38.71g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 18.932g | 47% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 56.5µg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 4mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 670mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 4.77g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 357kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 4mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 0g | 9% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 5.71g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 5.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 2.214g | 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 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | N/A |
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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%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)