Tomato paste vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tomato paste and jalapeño
- Tomato paste is higher in copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin A, manganese, selenium, and phosphorus, yet jalapeño is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Jalapeño covers your daily vitamin C needs 107% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste contains 13 times more selenium than jalapeño. While tomato paste contains 5.3µg of selenium, jalapeño contains only 0.4µg.
- The glycemic index of jalapeño is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Peppers, jalapeno, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1092% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +693.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +441.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
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:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +374.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +428.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
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
0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.112 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.092g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
2.63 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +288.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +122.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 118.6mg | 107% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.046mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.25mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 248mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.419mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 1.28mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 0.91g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7.5mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 18.5µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 3.58mg | 5% |
| Folate | 12µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 6.5g | 4% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 2.63g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.315mg | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 29kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 4.12g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.062g | 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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55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jalapeño is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.