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Tomato sauce vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato sauce and Fruit salad

  • The amount of Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5 in Tomato sauce is higher than in Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Tomato sauce. Tomato sauce has 0.309mg of Vitamin B5, while Fruit salad has 0.053mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +634.6%
Contains more Carbs +145.8%
Equal in Water - 86.15
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +135.3%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +634.6%
Contains more Carbs +145.8%
Equal in Water - 86.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato sauce Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 12.05g Fruit salad
Protein 1.2g 0.51g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 0.03g Tomato sauce
Carbs 5.31g 13.05g Fruit salad
Calories 24kcal 50kcal Fruit salad
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Fruit salad
Fiber 1.5g 1g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg 0.25mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg 116mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 11mg 5mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0.22mg 0.14mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.115mg 0.05mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.151mg Fruit salad
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 435IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 3.3mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.011mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.014mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.356mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.053mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.027mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg 3µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.005g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.011g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Fruit salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Tomato sauce
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
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 ($)

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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients
  2. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.