Tomato sauce vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tomato sauce and spread
- Tomato sauce has more potassium and fiber; however, spread has more vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Spread's daily need coverage for sodium is 32% more.
- Spread is lower in sugar.
- Tomato sauce has a higher glycemic index than spread.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +339.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5600% |
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Other
~2.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3189.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 11mg | 755mg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 17.1g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 3.98g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 7.6g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.22g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 12.3µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 158kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 2.45g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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
12%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.179g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 ($)