Tomato paste vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato paste and lemongrass different?
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium, while lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, folate, and zinc.
- Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 214% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste contains 254 times more vitamin A than lemongrass. Tomato paste contains 1525IU of vitamin A, while lemongrass contains 6IU.
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Lemon grass (citronella), raw types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +657.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +254% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1629.8% |
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 | +742.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.49g
~equal in
Water
~70.58g
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
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.17g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.302mg | 5.224mg | 214% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 8.17mg | 65% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 2.6mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 1.101mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 723mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.82g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 25.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.119g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.17g | 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% |
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.