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Tomato paste vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato paste and Nutmeg

  • Tomato paste has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Nutmeg has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 129% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tomato paste is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +231.3%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.3%
Contains more Copper +181.4%
Contains more Manganese +860.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Potassium +189.7%
Contains more Selenium +231.3%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +241.3%
Contains more Copper +181.4%
Contains more Manganese +860.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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.
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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +1395.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1395.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +476.7%
Contains more Folate +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1079.8%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +7625.5%
Contains more Carbs +160.7%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1079.8%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Fats +7625.5%
Contains more Carbs +160.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4706%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato paste Nutmeg
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 4.32g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 0.47g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 18.91g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 82kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 2.99g Nutmeg
Fiber 4.1g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 36mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.98mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 42mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 83mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 1014mg 350mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.63mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.365mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.302mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 5.3µg 1.6µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 102IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 5µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.057mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 1.299mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.16mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin K 11.4µg 0µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 25.94g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Tomato paste
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.84g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.