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Tomato paste vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato paste and Blue cheese dressing

  • Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Blue cheese dressing is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Blue cheese dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 62% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste contains 41 times more Copper than Blue cheese dressing. While Tomato paste contains 0.365mg of Copper, Blue cheese dressing contains only 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular.

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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 Iron +3211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +1052.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +3955.6%
Contains more Manganese +4933.3%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Equal in Calcium - 37
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 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +3211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +1052.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +3955.6%
Contains more Manganese +4933.3%
Contains more Selenium +430%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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 +1989%
Contains more Vitamin C +3028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2976%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +653.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.28
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% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Contains more Vitamin A +1989%
Contains more Vitamin C +3028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2976%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +653.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.4%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Fats +10772.3%
Equal in Other - 3.05
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.4%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Fats +10772.3%
Equal in Other - 3.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19719.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17115.6%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19719.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17115.6%

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 Blue cheese dressing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 4.37g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 1.37g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 18.91g 4.77g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 3.48g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 4.1g 0.4g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 2.98mg 0.09mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 8mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 74mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 88mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 642mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.21mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.009mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.006mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 1µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 73IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 14µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 4.28mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.7mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.1mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.1mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.037mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 5µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 11.4µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
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
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0g 1.34g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 8.275g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Blue cheese dressing
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.175g)
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 Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing 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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.