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Sun-dried tomato vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Paprika

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, yet Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 267% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 113 times more Vitamin C than Paprika. Sun-dried tomato contains 101.8mg of Vitamin C, while Paprika contains 0.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Spices, paprika.

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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 +387.2%
Contains more Iron +688.8%
Contains more Magnesium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +455.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.2%
Contains more Selenium +110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Calcium +387.2%
Contains more Iron +688.8%
Contains more Magnesium +119.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Zinc +455.1%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +241.2%
Contains more Selenium +110%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +11211.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.2%
Contains more Folate +113%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +11211.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3730%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.2%
Contains more Folate +113%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +378.9%
Contains more Protein +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Equal in Fats - 12.89
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Water +378.9%
Contains more Protein +179.4%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Other +109.2%
Equal in Fats - 12.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +411.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +411.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 5.06g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 14.08g 12.89g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 213kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 47mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 2.68mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 81mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 139mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 1565mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 266mg 68mg Paprika
Zinc 0.78mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.473mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.466mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 3µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 1286IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0.9mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 23µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.128mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.185mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.186mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.044mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.13mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.077mg 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 1.893g 2.14g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 1.695g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Paprika
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.