Crouton vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and sun-dried tomato different?
- Crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and iron, while sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
- Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need for vitamin C, 113% more than crouton.
- Crouton contains 13 times more selenium than sun-dried tomato. Crouton contains 37.5µg of selenium, while sun-dried tomato contains 3µg.
- Sun-dried tomato is lower in sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than sun-dried tomato (30).
Croutons, plain and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were used in this article.
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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 | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1162.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +473.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1126.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +878.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 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 | -20.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +183.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 101.8mg | 113% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 3µg | 63% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 1565mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.193mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.473mg | 34% |
| Folate | 132µg | 23µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.319mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 266mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.68mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 23.33g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 8.663g | 14% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 5.06g | 14% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 14.08g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 81mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 3.63mg | 11% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 213kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.383mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 2.06g | 5% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 5.8g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 1.893g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.479mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.78mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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