Tomato paste vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tomato paste and Salsa
- Tomato paste is richer than Salsa in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Tomato paste is 30% higher.
- Tomato paste contains 13 times more Selenium than Salsa. Tomato paste contains 5.3µg of Selenium, while Salsa contains 0.4µg.
- Tomato paste contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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.
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Calcium
+200%
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Iron
+33%
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Magnesium
+162.5%
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Phosphorus
+176.7%
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Potassium
+275.6%
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Sodium
-86.3%
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Zinc
+270.6%
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Copper
+280.2%
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Selenium
+1225%
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+200%
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Iron
+33%
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Magnesium
+162.5%
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Phosphorus
+176.7%
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Potassium
+275.6%
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Sodium
-86.3%
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Zinc
+270.6%
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Copper
+280.2%
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Selenium
+1225%
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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Vitamin A
+177.3%
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Vitamin C
+447.5%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+410%
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Vitamin B3
+184.8%
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Vitamin B6
+45%
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Folate
+58.3%
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Vitamin A
+177.3%
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Vitamin C
+447.5%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+410%
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Vitamin B3
+184.8%
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Vitamin B6
+45%
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Folate
+58.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+188%
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Fats
+135%
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Carbs
+170.1%
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Other
+75%
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Water
+22%
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
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2.8 g
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1.5 g
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0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
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1.6 g
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Protein
+188%
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Fats
+135%
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Carbs
+170.1%
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+75%
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Water
+22%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+318.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.5%
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Saturated Fat
-71%
Saturated Fat:
0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.16 g
Saturated Fat:
0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.107 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+318.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+49.5%
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Saturated Fat
-71%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 14.81g | 5.6g |
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| Protein | 4.32g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.47g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 18.91g | 7g |
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| Calories | 82kcal | 36kcal |
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| Starch | 0.22g |
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| Fructose | 5.85g |
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| Sugar | 12.18g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 83mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 1014mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 59mg | 430mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.096mg |
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| Manganese | 0.302mg |
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| Selenium | 5.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1525IU | 550IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 76µg | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.149mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.089mg |
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| Leucine | 0.124mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.088mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.067g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.107g |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 ($)