Tomato paste vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomato paste and taro
- Tomato paste is richer than taro in iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for tomato paste is 30% higher.
- Tomato paste contains 20 times more vitamin A than taro. Tomato paste contains 1525IU of vitamin A, while taro contains 76IU.
Food types used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Taro, raw.
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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 | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +441.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +657.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
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 | +386.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +512% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +412.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1040% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.9% |
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Water
~70.64g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59% |
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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| Iron | 2.98mg | 0.55mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.365mg | 0.172mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 4.5mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1014mg | 591mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 0.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 76µg | 4µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Protein | 4.32g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.283mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 17.3mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.383mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.303mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.91g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.81g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 4.1g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 83mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.034mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
26%
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 - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
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 ($)
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.