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Tomato paste vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tomato paste and cheeseburgers

  • Tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium, yet cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily saturated fat needs 32% more than tomato paste.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato paste is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +417.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +269.8%
~equal in Iron ~2.71mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.316mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.228mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3031.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.2%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7979.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +936.3%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +226.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +201.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +8931.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +64.3%
~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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.1g 6.473g 29%
Copper 0.365mg 0.111mg 28%
Selenium 5.3µg 19.6µg 26%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.52mg 25%
Protein 4.32g 16.51g 24%
Potassium 1014mg 196mg 24%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Fats 0.47g 14.72g 22%
Sodium 59mg 515mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.293mg 19%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.49mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.363mg 16%
Folate 12µg 70µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 5.217mg 13%
Phosphorus 83mg 161mg 11%
Calories 82kcal 308kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.658g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.545mg 8%
Starch 0.22g 19.87g 8%
Fiber 4.1g 2g 8%
Calcium 36mg 119mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 4.2µg 6%
Fructose 5.85g 1.94g 5%
Magnesium 42mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin A 76µg 50µg 3%
Carbs 18.91g 28.03g 3%
Iron 2.98mg 2.71mg 3%
Choline 38.5mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.302mg 0.316mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.228mg 1%
Net carbs 14.81g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 12.18g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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