White bread vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between white bread and tomato paste
- White bread is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and calcium, yet tomato paste is higher in vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, potassium, and vitamin C.
- White bread covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 39% more than tomato paste.
- White bread contains 9 times more folate than tomato paste. While white bread contains 111µg of folate, tomato paste contains only 12µg.
- The amount of sodium in tomato paste is lower.
- The glycemic index of tomato paste is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +315.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +704.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +261.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +788.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +277.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1854.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +794% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +901.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.22 g
Sucrose:
0.3 g
Glucose:
5.75 g
Fructose:
5.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.28 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +16795.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +496.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +266.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +140.7% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.06mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 5.3µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.365mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 4.3mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 1014mg | 26% |
| Folate | 111µg | 12µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 59mg | 19% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 0.22g | 15% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 3.076mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.216mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 18.91g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.16g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.302mg | 10% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 4.32g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 11.4µg | 9% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 82kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.98mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.153mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 4.1g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 5.85g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 38.5mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0.47g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 12.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.124mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.