Tomato paste vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tomato paste and table salt
- Table salt has less copper, iron, vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber than tomato paste.
- Table salt covers your daily need for sodium, 1683% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Salt, table.
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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 | +4100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12575% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +530% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +202% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5200% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| 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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36650% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3464.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 59mg | 38758mg | 1683% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.03mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.33mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.32g | 0g | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 0kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0mg | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
510%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 38699mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt 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)