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

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The main differences between Salsa and Sun-dried tomato

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer than Salsa in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 109% higher.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa 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 +291.7%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.3%
Contains more Potassium +479.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +358.8%
Contains more Copper +392.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +406.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.3%
Contains more Potassium +479.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +358.8%
Contains more Copper +392.7%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2445%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +21.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
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 A +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2445%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.1%
Contains more Folate +21.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +6940%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Other +131.3%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 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 Water +66.6%
Contains more Protein +237.3%
Contains more Fats +6940%
Contains more Carbs +233.3%
Contains more Other +131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825.2%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1825.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 1.5g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.2g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 7g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 36kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 1.4g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 12mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.24mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 16mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 30mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 270mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 430mg 266mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.096mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.4µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 550IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 4mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 19µg 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 0.029g 1.893g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa 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
11%
Salsa
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
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 contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. 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.