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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +522.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1319% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2707.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1158.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +482.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1078.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +426.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1331.9% |
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Water
~80.66g
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
2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3885.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 3.77g |
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| Fats | 0.47g | 6.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.81g | 7.3g |
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| Carbs | 18.91g | 7.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 126mg |
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| Potassium | 1014mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 12.18g | 4.78g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.013mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 328mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 262IU |
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| Vitamin A | 76µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 3.3µg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 38.5mg | 14.1mg |
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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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| 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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| Fructose | 5.85g |
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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
37%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
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 ($)