Tomato paste vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato paste and mars different?
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, and fiber, while mars is higher in calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 58% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste contains 44 times more vitamin C than mars. Tomato paste contains 21.9mg of vitamin C, while mars contains 0.5mg.
- Tomato paste is lower in sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than tomato paste (45).
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +246.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
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 | +4280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4223.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4010.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +282.9% |
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Protein
~4.28g
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 0.47g | 19.32g | 29% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.86mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 475kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 72.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 8% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 59mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 4.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins