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, vitamin A, copper, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, gratin is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tomato paste is 29% higher.
- Tomato paste contains 6 times more vitamin A than gratin. While tomato paste contains 1525IU of vitamin A, gratin contains only 264IU.
- 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +365.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
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 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +209.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.5% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1514.9% |
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Water
~74g
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3107.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.64mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.16mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 4.733g | 21% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 396mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 433mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 9.9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.993mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 7.59g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 119mg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 2.149g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.387mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 113mg | 4% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 132kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 11.27g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.276g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 5.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.633g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.