Tomato paste vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Tomato paste and Béchamel sauce
- Tomato paste has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Béchamel sauce has more Vitamin B12.
- Tomato paste's daily need coverage for Copper is 39% higher.
- Béchamel sauce contains 41 times less Fiber than Tomato paste. Tomato paste contains 4.1g of Fiber, while Béchamel sauce contains 0.1g.
The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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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.
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Iron
+1319%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Potassium
+522.1%
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Sodium
-82%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+2707.7%
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Manganese
+1158.3%
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Selenium
+60.6%
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Calcium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+21.7%
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Iron
+1319%
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Magnesium
+180%
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Potassium
+522.1%
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Sodium
-82%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+2707.7%
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Manganese
+1158.3%
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Selenium
+60.6%
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Calcium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+21.7%
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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Vitamin A
+482.1%
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Vitamin E
+2429.4%
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Vitamin C
+2637.5%
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Vitamin B3
+1078.5%
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Vitamin B6
+426.8%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin K
+1800%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+138.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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Vitamin A
+482.1%
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Vitamin E
+2429.4%
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Vitamin C
+2637.5%
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Vitamin B3
+1078.5%
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Vitamin B6
+426.8%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin K
+1800%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.3%
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Vitamin B5
+138.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.6%
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Carbs
+155.5%
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+94.4%
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Fats
+1331.9%
Equal in Water - 80.66
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
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2.8 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
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Protein
+14.6%
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Carbs
+155.5%
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+94.4%
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Fats
+1331.9%
Equal in Water - 80.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-95.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3885.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+891.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.16 g
Saturated Fat:
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.586 g
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Saturated Fat
-95.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3885.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+891.3%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.81g | 7.3g |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 0.47g | 6.73g |
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| Carbs | 18.91g | 7.4g |
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| Calories | 82kcal | 105kcal |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Fructose | 5.85g |
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| Sugar | 12.18g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.21mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 101mg |
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| Potassium | 1014mg | 163mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 328mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.013mg |
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| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 3.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 76µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.261mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.339mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.046mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.147mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.198mg |
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| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.32mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.259mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.082mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.219mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.089mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 2.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.067g | 2.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1.586g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.052g)
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 Sugar?
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)