Tomato paste vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomato paste and couscous
- Tomato paste is higher in copper, iron, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber, yet couscous is higher in selenium.
- Couscous covers your daily selenium needs 40% more than tomato paste.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1648.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +790.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +277.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +259.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +323.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +976.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
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Water
~72.57g
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 27.5µg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.041mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.38mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 58mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.13mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.983mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.027mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.084mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 22mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 3.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.371mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 3.79g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.064g | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 23.22g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)