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Tomato paste vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato paste and Pasta

  • Tomato paste has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pasta is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily Copper needs 30% more than Pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +161.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +4125%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +292.5%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +161.4%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +4125%
Contains more Zinc +12.5%
Contains more Copper +292.5%
Contains more Manganese +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +7525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +803.2%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 68.56
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Other +803.2%
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Fats +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.1%

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 Pasta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 4.32g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.47g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 18.91g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 82kcal 131kcal Pasta
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Pasta
Fiber 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 6mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 1.14mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 18mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 63mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 24mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.63mg 0.56mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.093mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.224mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 20IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 6µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.15mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.992mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.034mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.133mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.124mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.134mg 0.097mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.088mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.071mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.15g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.