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

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Summary of differences between tomato paste and cream cheese

  • Cream cheese has less copper, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B3, fiber, and manganese than tomato paste.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 101% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of tomato paste is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Cheese, cream.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +668.2%
Contains more IronIron +2609.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1927.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2645.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +442.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.6%
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7227.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13194%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +59.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.1g 20.213g 91%
Fats 0.47g 34.44g 52%
Copper 0.365mg 0.018mg 39%
Iron 2.98mg 0.11mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 76µg 308µg 26%
Potassium 1014mg 132mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.86mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.091mg 19%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Calories 82kcal 350kcal 13%
Manganese 0.302mg 0.011mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.056mg 12%
Sodium 59mg 314mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.517mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 2.1µg 8%
Magnesium 42mg 9mg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 0g 7%
Selenium 5.3µg 8.6µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.23mg 6%
Calcium 36mg 97mg 6%
Protein 4.32g 6.15g 4%
Carbs 18.91g 5.52g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.023mg 3%
Phosphorus 83mg 107mg 3%
Choline 38.5mg 27.2mg 2%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.5mg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 14.81g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 12.18g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Tomato paste
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

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

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