Tomato paste vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tomato paste and mackerel?
- Tomato paste is richer in copper, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
- Tomato paste contains less saturated fat.
- Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.
We used Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Fish, mackerel, salted types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +95% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1284.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.9% |
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:
18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
43 g
Other:
13.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5240.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378.6% |
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
7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12317.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3781.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 12µg | 500% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 4450mg | 191% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1006IU | 126% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 25.2µg | 126% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 73.4µg | 124% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 6.21g | 40% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 25.1g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 7.148g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.1mg | 29% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 18.5g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 254mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 8.32g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.4mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.41mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 520mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 101.6mg | 11% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 305kcal | 11% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 7.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 47µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 3.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.619g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 2.965g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.391g | N/A |
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
31%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 4391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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