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Tomato paste vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tomato paste and Gingerbread

  • Tomato paste has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Gingerbread has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tomato paste's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% more.
  • Tomato paste has 2 times more Potassium than Gingerbread. Tomato paste has 1014mg of Potassium, while Gingerbread has 439mg.
  • Tomato paste is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +126.2%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +126.2%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88

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 A +3077.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3077.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.1%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +162.5%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +3389.4%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.9
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Water +162.5%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +3389.4%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10532.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2535%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10532.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2535%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 4.32g 3.9g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 18.91g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 82kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.98mg 2.88mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 83mg 54mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 439mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 327mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.39mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.195mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 5.3µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1525IU 48IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 14µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0.1mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 1.738mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.19mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.133mg 0.124mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.124mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.134mg 0.131mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.088mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.071mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 4.122g Tomato paste
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomato paste Gingerbread
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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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
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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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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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.