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Tomato paste vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomato paste and raisins

  • Tomato paste is richer than raisins in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, iron, selenium, potassium, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tomato paste is 31% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains 36 times more vitamin E than raisins. Tomato paste contains 4.3mg of vitamin E, while raisins contain 0.12mg.
  • Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index than raisins.

Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Raisins, seedless.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +783.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.299mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +852.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +246.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +376.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +318.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +332.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
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
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1127.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +50%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +382.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +407.4%
~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.
Tomato paste Raisin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 5.85g 29.68g 30%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.12mg 28%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 2.3mg 22%
Carbs 18.91g 79.18g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.766mg 14%
Iron 2.98mg 1.88mg 14%
Calories 82kcal 299kcal 11%
Selenium 5.3µg 0.6µg 9%
Vitamin A 76µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 1014mg 749mg 8%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 3.5µg 7%
Choline 38.5mg 11.1mg 5%
Copper 0.365mg 0.318mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.106mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg 4%
Phosphorus 83mg 101mg 3%
Protein 4.32g 3.07g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.174mg 3%
Sodium 59mg 11mg 2%
Fiber 4.1g 3.7g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.125mg 2%
Magnesium 42mg 32mg 2%
Folate 12µg 5µg 2%
Starch 0.22g 2.7g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.037g 1%
Calcium 36mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.095mg 1%
Fats 0.47g 0.46g 0%
Net carbs 14.81g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 12.18g 59.19g N/A
Manganese 0.302mg 0.299mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.1g 0.058g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Raisin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Tomato paste
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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