Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cooked Frozen Onions VS Tomato Paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Frozen Onions	9%	1%	90%
Tomato Paste	18%	4%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Frozen Onions	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.37% 39.7kcal	4% 116kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.073% 0.071g	0.69% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.04% 0.013g	0.44% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.089% 0.001g	0.62% 0.01g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.16% 0.027g	1.27% 0.22g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.3% 9.5g	20.6% 27g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	5.67% 4.1g	24% 17.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	11.4% 8.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 8.15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.43g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	5.22% 2g	15.3% 5.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.8% 1g	11% 6.12g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Frozen Onions	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	12% 108μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.9% 0.023mg	7.1% 0.085mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1.96% 0.026mg	16.7% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.17% 0.19mg	27.3% 4.36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.2% 0.11mg	4.03% 0.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.63% 0.099mg	23.6% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.6% 18.4μg	4.25% 17μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.03% 7.23mg	34.5% 31mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.094% 0.014mg	40.6% 6.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.35% 0.43μg	13.5% 16μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Frozen Onions	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.83% 38.3mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.78% 0.034mg	57.5% 0.52mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	6.02% 0.48mg	53% 4.22mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.7% 11.3mg	14% 59.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	2.47% 0.057mg	18.6% 0.43mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	0.4% 2.83mg	17% 118mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.2% 143mg	42.3% 1437mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	13.7% 7.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.76% 11.3mg	5.58% 83.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.16% 0.13mg	8.1% 0.89mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.53% 131g	2.8% 104g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Frozen Onions VS Tomato Paste per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cooked Frozen Onions versus 5 oz of Tomato Paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions vs Tomato Paste:

• 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain more Vitamin A, 3.8 times more Vitamin B1, 8.5 times more Vitamin B2, 23.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin B6, 4.3 times more Vitamin C, 430 times more Vitamin E and 38 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions.
• Both Cooked Frozen Onions and Tomato Paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions as well as Canned Tomato Paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cooked Frozen Onions vs Tomato Paste:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions have 1.3 times more Water than Tomato Paste.
• While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 1.3 times more Calcium, 15.2 times more Copper, 8.8 times more Iron, 5.3 times more Magnesium, 7.6 times more Manganese, 41.5 times more Phosphorus, 10 times more Potassium, 13.3 times more Selenium, 7.4 times more Sodium and 7 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 2.9 times more Energy, 2.8 times more Carbohydrate, 4.2 times more Sugars, 2.9 times more Fiber and 6.1 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions as well as Canned Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.