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Tomato paste vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato paste and Brussels sprout

  • Tomato paste is richer in Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprout is 138% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains 5 times more Copper than Brussels sprout. Tomato paste contains 0.365mg of Copper, while Brussels sprout contains 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 +112.9%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +421.4%
Contains more Selenium +231.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.6%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Iron +112.9%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +160.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +421.4%
Contains more Selenium +231.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.6%

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 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1452.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +388.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.6%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1452.6%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.219

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Other +104.4%
Contains more Water +17%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +111.3%
Contains more Other +104.4%
Contains more Water +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95525%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +191.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95525%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +609.9%
Contains more Fructose +529%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +53.3%
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +609.9%
Contains more Fructose +529%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +53.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 5.15g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 3.38g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 0.3g Tomato paste
Carbs 18.91g 8.95g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 43kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g 0.93g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 2.2g Brussels sprout
Fiber 4.1g 3.8g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Iron 2.98mg 1.4mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 69mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 389mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 0.63mg 0.42mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.07mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 5.3µg 1.6µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 754IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 38µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.88mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.09mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.745mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 12µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 11.4µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.133mg 0.12mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.124mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.134mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.027mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.098mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.071mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.023g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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