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

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Significant differences between Tomato paste and Blue cheese

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin E , however, Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 93% more than Tomato paste.
  • Blue cheese has 17 times less Vitamin E than Tomato paste. Tomato paste has 4.3mg of Vitamin E , while Blue cheese has 0.25mg.
  • Tomato paste contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Cheese, blue.

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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 +861.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +812.5%
Contains more Manganese +3255.6%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.3%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +173.6%
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +861.3%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +296.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +812.5%
Contains more Manganese +3255.6%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.3%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +173.6%

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 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1117.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +708.1%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +395.4%
Contains more Fats +6014.9%
Contains more Other +82.5%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +708.1%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +395.4%
Contains more Fats +6014.9%
Contains more Other +82.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11509%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11509%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%

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
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 Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 2.34g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0.47g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 18.91g 2.34g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 2.98mg 0.31mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 1014mg 256mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 1146mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.365mg 0.04mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.009mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 1525IU 721IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.25mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.029mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 1.016mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.166mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 11.4µg 2.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.133mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.089mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.124mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.134mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.027mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.088mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.071mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 18.669g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.8g Blue cheese

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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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.