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Yogurt vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yogurt and Tomato sauce

  • Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Tomato sauce is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Yogurt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 31% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Yogurt has 16 times more Selenium than Tomato sauce. While Yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, Tomato sauce has only 0.6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Contains more Iron +1271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Manganese +1155.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Contains more Iron +1271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Copper +576.5%
Contains more Manganese +1155.6%

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.
Yogurt
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10775%
Contains more Vitamin E +14300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +10775%
Contains more Vitamin E +14300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.024
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +749.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +47.5%
Contains more Other +165.3%
Equal in Water - 91.28
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +749.2%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +47.5%
Contains more Other +165.3%
Equal in Water - 91.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +908.3%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +908.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
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
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Tomato sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Protein 10.19g 1.2g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Calories 59kcal 24kcal Yogurt
Fructose 0g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.24g 3.56g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 110mg 14mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 135mg 27mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 36mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.52mg 0.22mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.009mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 9.7µg 0.6µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.065mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.309mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 7µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.006g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.044g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.121g Tomato sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Tomato sauce
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
17%
Yogurt
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients
  2. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.