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Tomato paste vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato paste and Gratin different?

  • Tomato paste is higher in Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Gratin is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tomato paste is 29% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Gratin. While Tomato paste contains 3.076mg of Vitamin B3, Gratin contains only 0.993mg.
  • Tomato paste has less Sodium.

Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter are the varieties 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 Iron +365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +365.6%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Copper +128.1%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +477.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 11
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +1514.9%
Equal in Water - 74
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% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +1514.9%
Equal in Water - 74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 9.47g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.47g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 18.91g 11.27g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 132kcal Gratin
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Gratin
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 2.98mg 0.64mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 1014mg 396mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 433mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.365mg 0.16mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.161mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 2.7µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 264IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 64µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 9.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.116mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.993mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.174mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 11µg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.133mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.124mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.134mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.027mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.088mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.071mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 4.733g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.633g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.