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Tomato paste vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tomato paste and tortilla different?

  • Tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; however, tortilla is richer in vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for tomato paste is 29% higher.
  • Tomato paste has less sodium.

Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +865.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.2%

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.
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%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +83.9%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +102.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.1%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +36.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3733.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +19454.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +746.4%
~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Tortilla DV% diff.
Copper 0.365mg 0.102mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.19mg 27%
Potassium 1014mg 105mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.37mg 26%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Folate 12µg 98µg 22%
Selenium 5.3µg 16.6µg 21%
Sodium 59mg 482mg 18%
Starch 0.22g 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.06mg 12%
Carbs 18.91g 49.94g 10%
Iron 2.98mg 3.81mg 10%
Phosphorus 83mg 146mg 9%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 0.4µg 9%
Vitamin A 76µg 8%
Calories 82kcal 237kcal 8%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Fructose 5.85g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 4.125mg 7%
Fiber 4.1g 2.4g 7%
Protein 4.32g 7.28g 6%
Magnesium 42mg 19mg 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.32mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.114mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.391g 2%
Saturated fat 0.1g 0.296g 1%
Fats 0.47g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.17mg 1%
Manganese 0.302mg 0.268mg 1%
Net carbs 14.81g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 12.18g 2.75g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.