Tomato paste vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomato paste and peanut butter
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 63% higher.
- Tomato paste contains less saturated fat.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.
Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +81.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +303.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +451.3% |
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 KVitamin K | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +326.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +700.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.6% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5875.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +414.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10827.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18% |
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Other
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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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38617.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7734.4% |
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:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4323.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4775% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1518.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3316.7% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 12.535g | 83% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 51.36g | 78% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 25.941g | 65% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 13.112mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 1.665mg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 10.325g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 335mg | 36% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 22.21g | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 9.1mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 168mg | 30% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 598kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 1.137mg | 20% |
| Folate | 12µg | 87µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.441mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 2.51mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.74mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 558mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 0.12g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.422mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 22.31g | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0.22g | 3.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.