Tomato vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tomatoes and tomato sauce?
- Tomatoes are richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, while tomato sauce is higher in iron, copper, and vitamin E.
- Tomato sauce has 2 times less vitamin C than tomatoes. Tomatoes have 13.7mg of vitamin C, while tomato sauce has 7mg.
We used Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| 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 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +182.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +247.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.96mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.44mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.309mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.991mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 9.9mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 24kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.121g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 1.67g | 0% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274.5% |
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Water
~91.28g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +41.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +45.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +21.9% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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