Basil vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and sun-dried tomato
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, and calcium; however, sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 93% more than basil.
- Sun-dried tomato has 4 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while sun-dried tomato has 1286IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.
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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 | +276.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +146.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +430.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +465.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +403.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +302.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +71% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +780.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9744.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 101.8mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 1565mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.466mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.383mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 64µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.663g | 21% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 14.08g | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.8g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 3.63mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 47mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.319mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 139mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 23µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 2.06g | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 213kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.473mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.893g | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 23.33g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.68mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.479mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 81mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 5.06g | 4% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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
104%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.852g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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