Tomato paste vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomato paste and shiitake
- Tomato paste is richer in iron, copper, potassium, fiber, and magnesium, yet shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tomato paste is 32% higher.
- Tomato paste contains 3 times more potassium than shiitake. Tomato paste contains 1014mg of potassium, while shiitake contains 304mg.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.
Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +626.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +956.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.6% |
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:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
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Fats
~0.49g
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 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +141.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.41mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 1.5mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.142mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 304mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 8% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.293mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 3.877mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 2.24g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.03mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 6.79g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.056mg | 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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.