Tomato paste vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tomato paste and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Tomato paste has more copper, potassium, vitamin C, iron, and fiber; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for vitamin B12 37% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste has 55 times more Vitamin C than mcDonald's Big Mac. While tomato paste has 21.9mg of Vitamin C, mcDonald's Big Mac has only 0.4mg.
- Tomato paste has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 | +460.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
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 | +5375% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +711.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3083% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.08g
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
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5085.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.22 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
5.75 g
Fructose:
5.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.28 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +452.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +246.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +53.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +75% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 82kcal | 257kcal |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 11.82g |
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| Fats | 0.47g | 14.96g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 14.81g | 18.48g |
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| Carbs | 18.91g | 20.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 1014mg | 181mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2mg |
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| Sugar | 12.18g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.91mg |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 188IU |
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| Vitamin A | 76µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.206mg |
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| Selenium | 5.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 3.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.4µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.588g |
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| Choline | 38.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 3.803g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.067g | 3.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.089mg |
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| Leucine | 0.124mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.088mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Fructose | 5.85g | 1.69g |
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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
37%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.21g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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