Tomato paste vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tomato paste and ground beef
- Tomato paste has more copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium, while ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 104% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in tomato paste is lower.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ground beef is 0, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +147.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +320.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +362% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3255.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +827% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260.4% |
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 | +2433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +293.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.1% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +452.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3170.2% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10828.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 5.84mg | 47% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 23.87g | 39% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.079mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.12mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 19.1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 241mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 166mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 241kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 2.9µg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.512mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.311mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 73.2mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 4.026mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef 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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