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Tomato paste vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tomato paste and Crab meat

  • Tomato paste has more Iron, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 479% more than Tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 +292.1%
Contains more Potassium +287%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +655%
Contains more Calcium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +1109.5%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Selenium +654.7%
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 18% 29% 45% 120% 24% 140% 208% 394% 6% 219%
Contains more Iron +292.1%
Contains more Potassium +287%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +655%
Contains more Calcium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +1109.5%
Contains more Copper +223.8%
Contains more Selenium +654.7%

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 +5158.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
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 2% 0% 0% 26% 14% 13% 26% 24% 42% 39% 1438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5158.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +347.9%
Contains more Fats +227.7%
Equal in Water - 77.55
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +347.9%
Contains more Fats +227.7%
Equal in Water - 77.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.536 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235%

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 Crab meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Crab meat Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 0g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 19.35g Crab meat
Fats 0.47g 1.54g Crab meat
Carbs 18.91g 0g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 97kcal Crab meat
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Crab meat
Fiber 4.1g 0g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 59mg Crab meat
Iron 2.98mg 0.76mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 63mg Crab meat
Phosphorus 83mg 280mg Crab meat
Potassium 1014mg 262mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 1072mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 7.62mg Crab meat
Copper 0.365mg 1.182mg Crab meat
Manganese 0.302mg 0.04mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 40µg Crab meat
Vitamin A 1525IU 29IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 9µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 7.6mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.053mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.055mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 1.34mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.4mg Crab meat
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.18mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 51µg Crab meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg Crab meat
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.269mg Crab meat
Threonine 0.133mg 0.783mg Crab meat
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.938mg Crab meat
Leucine 0.124mg 1.536mg Crab meat
Lysine 0.134mg 1.684mg Crab meat
Methionine 0.027mg 0.545mg Crab meat
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.817mg Crab meat
Valine 0.088mg 0.91mg Crab meat
Histidine 0.071mg 0.393mg Crab meat
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.133g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g Crab meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g Crab meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g Crab meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.185g Crab meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.536g Crab meat

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Tomato paste Crab meat
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
135%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.