Tomato paste vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato paste and crouton different?
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B6, while crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 59% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste is lower in sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than tomato paste (45).
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Croutons, plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +35.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +717.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +607.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +730.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +938.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +202.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1236.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +175.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1304.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.7% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4465.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +695.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 37.5µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.623mg | 47% |
| Folate | 12µg | 132µg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 698mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 124mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.163mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 73.5g | 18% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 407kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 5.439mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.026mg | 15% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 11.9g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 4.08mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.272mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 6.6g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1.273g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 3.059g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 1.51g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.429mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 115mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.255mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.