Tomato paste vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tomato paste and peppermint
- Tomato paste has more potassium; however, peppermint is richer in vitamin A, manganese, iron, folate, calcium, fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
- Peppermint covers your daily vitamin A needs 54% more than tomato paste.
- Peppermint has 2 times less potassium than tomato paste. Tomato paste has 1014mg of potassium, while peppermint has 569mg.
- Peppermint has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peppermint is 70, while the glycemic index of tomato paste is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Peppermint, fresh.
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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 | +78.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +289.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +138% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
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:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
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Water
~78.65g
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
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +103% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.302mg | 1.176mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 114µg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 5.08mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 243mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 212µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 569mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 31.8mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.266mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 1.706mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 80mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.329mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.338mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.246g | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 70kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 14.89g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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 - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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