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Herbal tea vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between herbal tea and sun-dried tomato

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher than herbal tea in vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than herbal tea.
  • The glycemic index of herbal tea is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 3% 0% 1.1% 0.43% 0.52% 62% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7725%
Contains more IronIron +3250%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8975%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 WaterWater +85%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +781%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 0mg 0.473mg 53%
Potassium 20mg 1565mg 45%
Iron 0.08mg 2.68mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.383mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.319mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Fats 0g 14.08g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.663g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.63mg 22%
Phosphorus 1mg 139mg 20%
Magnesium 3mg 81mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.193mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.06g 14%
Calories 0kcal 213kcal 11%
Sodium 4mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.479mg 10%
Protein 0g 5.06g 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.893g 9%
Carbs 0g 23.33g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.78mg 7%
Folate 1µg 23µg 6%
Selenium 0µg 3µg 5%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Net carbs 0g 17.53g N/A
Manganese 0.477mg 0.466mg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.