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Tomato sauce vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato sauce and Tomato?

  • Tomato sauce is richer in Iron, Copper, and Vitamin E , while Tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Tomato has 3 times less Vitamin E than Tomato sauce. Tomato sauce has 1.44mg of Vitamin E , while Tomato has 0.54mg.

We used Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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 +40%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.114
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.114

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.1%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +274.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +36.5%
Contains more Other +274.5%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.9%
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45.6%
Contains more Fructose +21.9%

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 Tomato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 2.69g Tomato sauce
Protein 1.2g 0.88g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Tomato sauce
Carbs 5.31g 3.89g Tomato sauce
Calories 24kcal 18kcal Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g 1.37g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g 2.63g Tomato
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg 10mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.96mg 0.27mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 24mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg 237mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 11mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.17mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.115mg 0.059mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 435IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.54mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 7mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.019mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.594mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.089mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.08mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.006mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg 0.027mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.018mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg 0.027mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg 0.006mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.027mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg 0.018mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg 0.014mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 0.031g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.083g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

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

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