Tomato paste vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tomato paste and flax seeds?
- Tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, yet flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, iron, and zinc.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 132% higher.
We used Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Seeds, flaxseed 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 PotassiumPotassium | +24.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +608.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +588.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +673.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +721.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +379.2% |
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 | +3550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1287.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +593.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +625% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.4% |
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:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +956% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +323.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8870.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
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
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11134.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17856.3% |
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:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1337.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +283.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 28.73g | 190% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 1.644mg | 132% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 2.482mg | 95% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 1.22mg | 95% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 27.3g | 93% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 392mg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 642mg | 80% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 42.16g | 64% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 25.4µg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 5.73mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 4.34mg | 34% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 18.29g | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0.31mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.6mg | 24% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 534kcal | 23% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 255mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.473mg | 20% |
| Folate | 12µg | 87µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 7.527g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.985mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 3.663g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 0g | 7% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 78.7mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 813mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 4.3µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 28.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 3.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 1.235mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 1.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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
31%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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.