Tomato paste vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomato paste and croissant
- Tomato paste is higher in copper, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin E, yet croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Croissant covers your daily saturated fat needs 58% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste contains 110 times more vitamin C than croissant. While tomato paste contains 21.9mg of vitamin C, croissant contains only 0.2mg.
- 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 Croissants, butter.
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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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +759.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +546.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +506.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
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:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +216.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4368.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.2% |
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
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8146.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +583.8% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 22.7µg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 21g | 32% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.08mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.388mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 118mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.2mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.84mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Folate | 12µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 467mg | 18% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 406kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.861mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 206µg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.03mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.058mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 45.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 1.8µg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.241mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1.094g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 2.188mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 38.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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