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Tomato paste vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato paste and Cheddar Cheese

  • Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, and Potassium, yet Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste contains 21 times more Iron than Cheddar Cheese. While Tomato paste contains 2.98mg of Iron, Cheddar Cheese contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 +2028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +1234.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +1116.7%
Contains more Manganese +1018.5%
Contains more Calcium +1872.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.2%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Selenium +437.7%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2028.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +1234.2%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +1116.7%
Contains more Manganese +1018.5%
Contains more Calcium +1872.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.2%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Selenium +437.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +512%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +429.4%
Contains more Fats +6987.2%
Contains more Other +32.5%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +512%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +429.4%
Contains more Fats +6987.2%
Contains more Other +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.1%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2111.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2111.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 3.09g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.47g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 18.91g 3.09g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g 0g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.98mg 0.14mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 1014mg 76mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 653mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.365mg 0.03mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.027mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1525IU 1242IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.71mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.029mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.059mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.066mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 11.4µg 2.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.133mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.089mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.124mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.134mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.027mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.088mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.071mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 18.867g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomato paste Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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