Tomato paste vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tomato paste and whey
- The amount of copper, iron, vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, and manganese in tomato paste is higher than in whey.
- Tomato paste covers your daily copper needs 40% more than whey.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 | +425% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +4866.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +9025% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +384.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
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 | +21800% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2433.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4056.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +596.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +140.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +408.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +267.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +428.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1354.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.3% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.365mg | 0.004mg | 40% |
Iron | 2.98mg | 0.06mg | 37% |
Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 0mg | 29% |
Potassium | 1014mg | 161mg | 25% |
Vitamin C | 21.9mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.076mg | 0.074mg | 19% |
Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.031mg | 14% |
Manganese | 0.302mg | 0.001mg | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 0µg | 10% |
Vitamin A | 76µg | 3µg | 8% |
Magnesium | 42mg | 8mg | 8% |
Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
Protein | 4.32g | 0.85g | 7% |
Selenium | 5.3µg | 1.9µg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.142mg | 0.383mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 83mg | 46mg | 5% |
Carbs | 18.91g | 5.14g | 5% |
Choline | 38.5mg | 16mg | 4% |
Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
Calories | 82kcal | 27kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.1g | 0.23g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.011g | 1% |
Calcium | 36mg | 47mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.47g | 0.36g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.81g | 5.14g | N/A |
Sugar | 12.18g | 5.14g | N/A |
Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
Sodium | 59mg | 54mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.153mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.1g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.124mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.088mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
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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%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is cheaper?

Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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