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

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A recap on differences between Egg and Sun-dried tomato

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Egg covers your daily Copper needs 170% more than Sun-dried tomato.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +322.8%
Contains more Selenium +926.7%
Contains more Iron +125.2%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Potassium +1142.1%
Contains more Manganese +1692.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +322.8%
Contains more Selenium +926.7%
Contains more Iron +125.2%
Contains more Magnesium +710%
Contains more Potassium +1142.1%
Contains more Manganese +1692.3%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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.
Egg
7
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.9%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.6%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +1983%
Contains more Other +245.8%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +148.6%
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Fats +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +1983%
Contains more Other +245.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 12.58g 5.06g Egg
Fats 10.61g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 1.12g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 155kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 1.12g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 50mg 47mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 10mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 172mg 139mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 124mg 266mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 0.78mg Egg
Copper 2mg 0.473mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 30.8µg 3µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 64µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.383mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.479mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 44µg 23µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.037mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.128mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.121mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.185mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.186mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.044mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.131mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.13mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.077mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 3.267g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.374g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.