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Tomato paste vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato paste and Cracker

  • Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin C, yet Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cracker covers your daily Vitamin K needs 48% more than Tomato paste.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato paste is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +759.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +251%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +759.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +251%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +62.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +507.9%
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 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +507.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2240.8%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +5523.4%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2240.8%
Contains more Other +12.4%
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +5523.4%
Contains more Carbs +224.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9680.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8110.6%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9680.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8110.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1123.4%
Contains more Fructose +1917.2%
Contains more Starch +22486.4%
Contains more Sucrose +2216.7%
Contains more Maltose +71.4%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1123.4%
Contains more Fructose +1917.2%
Contains more Starch +22486.4%
Contains more Sucrose +2216.7%
Contains more Maltose +71.4%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 59g Cracker
Protein 4.32g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.47g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 18.91g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 82kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 0.22g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 5.85g 0.29g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 4.1g 2.3g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.98mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 1014mg 118mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 726mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.49mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.104mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 5.3µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 1525IU 0IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 0µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 3.03mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.063mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 11.4µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.133mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.124mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.134mg 0.103mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.088mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.071mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 5.562g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 667mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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