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Tomato paste vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato paste and Peppers?

  • Tomato paste is richer in Vitamin E , Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 245% higher.
  • Tomato paste has 11 times more Selenium than Peppers. Tomato paste has 5.3µg of Selenium, while Peppers have 0.5µg.

We used Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +148.3%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Contains more Selenium +960%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1007.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.4%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +523.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1007.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +25.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +509.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 7.96g Tomato paste
Protein 4.32g 2g Tomato paste
Fats 0.47g 0.2g Tomato paste
Carbs 18.91g 9.46g Tomato paste
Calories 82kcal 40kcal Tomato paste
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 5.1g Peppers
Fiber 4.1g 1.5g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 18mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 1.2mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 46mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 340mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.63mg 0.3mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg 0.174mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.237mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg 0.5µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 1525IU 1179IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 59µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.69mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.09mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.95mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.061mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 12µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 11.4µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.026mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg 0.074mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.065mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg 0.105mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg 0.089mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg 0.024mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.062mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg 0.084mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg 0.041mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.011g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.109g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.