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Tomato paste vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tomato paste and Biscuit

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Biscuit has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Tomato paste's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% more.
  • Tomato paste has 110 times more Vitamin C than Biscuit. Tomato paste has 21.9mg of Vitamin C, while Biscuit has 0.2mg.
  • Tomato paste is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +738%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +345.1%
Contains more Calcium +552.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +738%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +345.1%
Contains more Calcium +552.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +267.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.9

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 +1759.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +10850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.7%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1759.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +10850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +517.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.7%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +154.3%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +3368.1%
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Other +14.3%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +154.3%
Contains more Protein +62%
Contains more Fats +3368.1%
Contains more Carbs +135.9%
Contains more Other +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10243.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2501.9%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10243.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2501.9%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 4.32g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0.47g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 18.91g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 82kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.98mg 2.9mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 1014mg 121mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 580mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.082mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 5.3µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 1525IU 82IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.2mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 2.949mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.035mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.133mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.124mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.134mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.027mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.088mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.071mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 4.324g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.224g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 10g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.