Tomato paste vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato paste and dried fruit different?
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B6, while dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Dried fruit covers your daily need for vitamin A, 42% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste contains 22 times more vitamin C than dried fruit. Tomato paste contains 21.9mg of vitamin C, while dried fruit contains 1mg.
- Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index (45) than dried fruit (31).
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
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 | +2090% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +267.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +263.4% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +231.3% |
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Fats
~0.51g
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Other
~2.57g
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +59.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2530% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +475.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +113.2% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 62.64g | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 7.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 180µg | 12% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 241kcal | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 12.47g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.516mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 3.1µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 2.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 13.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 1162mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 2.589mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 3.39g | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.343mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 4.33mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)