Tomato vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomatoes and minestrone different?
- Tomatoes have more vitamin C than minestrone.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for tomatoes is 15% higher.
- Tomatoes contain 4 times more magnesium than minestrone. While tomatoes contain 11mg of magnesium, minestrone contains only 3mg.
- Tomatoes have less sodium.
- Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index (23) than minestrone (47).
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 | +2640% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
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Water
~91.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +835.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 0.5mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 254mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.4g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.391mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 49µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 4.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.