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

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A recap on differences between Cracker and Sun-dried tomato

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker contains 4 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. While Cracker contains 92µg of Folate, Sun-dried tomato contains only 23µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in 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.
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +123.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +1226.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Copper +354.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.466
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +123.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +1226.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Copper +354.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.466

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 B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +87.7%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Water +1614.3%
Contains more Other +48.6%
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 Protein +31.2%
Contains more Fats +87.7%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Water +1614.3%
Contains more Other +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Cracker 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 Cracker Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 59g 17.53g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.06g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 14.08g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 23.33g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 213kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 2.3g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 120mg 47mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.68mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 248mg 139mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 726mg 266mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.49mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.104mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.491mg 0.466mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 3µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.193mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.383mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.63mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 92µg 23µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.037mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.128mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.121mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.185mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.112mg 0.044mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.131mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.13mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.077mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.06g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Cracker
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
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. Cracker - 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.