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Tomato paste vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato paste and Fireweed

  • Tomato paste has more Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Fireweed has more Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 278% higher.
  • Fireweed contains 10 times less Vitamin C than Tomato paste. Tomato paste contains 21.9mg of Vitamin C, while Fireweed contains 2.2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 Iron +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +488.9%
Contains more Calcium +1091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +2119.9%
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.3%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Selenium +488.9%
Contains more Calcium +1091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains less Sodium -42.4%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +2119.9%

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 C +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +854.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more Folate +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Fats +485.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.71
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
Equal in Water - 70.78
Equal in Other - 2.54
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Other +10.2%
Contains more Fats +485.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.71
Equal in Carbs - 19.22
Equal in Water - 70.78
Equal in Other - 2.54

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 8.62g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.47g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 18.91g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 82kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Fireweed
Fiber 4.1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 36mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 2.98mg 2.4mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 83mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 1014mg 494mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.63mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.365mg 0.32mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 5.3µg 0.9µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 2.2mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.033mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.137mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 12µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.