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

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A recap on differences between crackers and sun-dried tomato

  • Crackers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, and iron, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than crackers.
  • Crackers contain 4 times more folate than sun-dried tomato. While crackers contain 92µg of folate, sun-dried tomato contains only 23µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sun-dried tomato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1226.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.466mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +537.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.06g 74%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Potassium 118mg 1565mg 43%
Copper 0.104mg 0.473mg 41%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.319mg 20%
Sodium 726mg 266mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.193mg 19%
Fats 26.43g 14.08g 19%
Iron 4.03mg 2.68mg 17%
Folate 92µg 23µg 17%
Saturated fat 5.562g 1.893g 17%
Phosphorus 248mg 139mg 16%
Calories 510kcal 213kcal 15%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g 14%
Carbs 61.3g 23.33g 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Selenium 6.7µg 3µg 7%
Calcium 120mg 47mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.383mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 8.663g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.63mg 5%
Protein 6.64g 5.06g 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.78mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.479mg 1%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.466mg 1%
Net carbs 59g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Sun-dried tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.