Tomato paste vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato paste and porridge different?
- Tomato paste has more copper, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B2 than porridge.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tomato paste is 36% higher.
- Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index (45) than porridge (66).
Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +6237.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +812.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +384.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +453.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +512% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +491.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1561.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1172.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.2% |
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.04mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 16mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.02mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.52mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.44g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 10.52g | 3% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 50kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)