Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Baby Carrots VS Tomato Paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%
Tomato Paste	18%	4%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Carrots	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 69.5kcal	5.6% 163kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.27% 0.26g	0.96% 0.93g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.046g	0.62% 0.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.99% 0.016g	0.87% 0.014g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.67% 0.11g	1.77% 0.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	12.6% 16.4g	29% 37.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	13% 9.45g	33.3% 24g	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	2.74% 2g	16% 11.6g	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	% 2.06g	% 11.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.4g	% 0.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15% 5.75g	21.4% 8.14g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.27% 1.27g	15.3% 8.57g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Carrots	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	152% 1369μg	16.8% 151μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.96% 0.06mg	9.92% 0.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.5% 0.071mg	23.4% 0.3mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.9% 1.1mg	38% 6.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16% 0.8mg	5.64% 0.28mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	16% 0.21mg	33% 0.43mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	16% 4.76μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	13.4% 53.6μg	5.95% 24μg	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	5.73% 5.16mg	48.3% 43.5mg	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	NA	57% 8.53mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	15.5% 18.7μg	19% 22.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Carrots	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	7.14% 71.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22% 0.2mg	80.5% 0.72mg	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	22% 1.77mg	74% 5.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.72% 20mg	20% 83.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	13% 0.3mg	26% 0.6mg	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	7.94% 55.6mg	23.5% 165mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14% 470mg	59% 2012mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.25% 1.8μg	19% 10.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	10.3% 155mg	7.8% 117mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.07% 0.34mg	11.4% 1.25mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.85% 179g	3.94% 146g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Carrots VS Tomato Paste per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Baby Carrots versus 7 oz of Tomato Paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Baby Carrots vs Tomato Paste:

• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots have 9.1 times more Vitamin A, 2.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Tomato Paste.
• While 7 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 2 times more Vitamin B1, 4.3 times more Vitamin B2, 5.5 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6 and 8.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Tomato Paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin K per seven ounces.
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Canned Tomato Paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Baby Carrots vs Tomato Paste:

• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.3 times more Sodium and 1.2 times more Water than Tomato Paste.
• While 7 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 3.7 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Manganese, 3 times more Phosphorus, 4.3 times more Potassium, 5.9 times more Selenium and 3.7 times more Zinc than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Tomato Paste contain similar levels of Calcium per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 2.3 times more Energy, 2.3 times more Carbohydrate, 2.6 times more Sugars, 5.9 times more Fructose, 1.4 times more Fiber and 6.8 times more Protein than Raw Baby Carrots.
• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Canned Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.