Tomato paste vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomato paste and English muffins
- Tomato paste is higher in vitamin A, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet English muffins are higher in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
- Tomato paste covers your daily vitamin A needs 31% more than English muffins.
- Tomato paste contains 219 times more vitamin C than English muffins. While tomato paste contains 21.9mg of vitamin C, English muffins contain only 0.1mg.
- 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 English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +674% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
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 | +21800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +402.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +283% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.3% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 131mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.89mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.129mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 464mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.043mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.181mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 46g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 1.566mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 7.7g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.446mg | 6% |
| Folate | 12µg | 37µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.888g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 21mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.17mg | 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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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