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

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Important differences between Spirulina and Sun-dried tomato

  • Spirulina has more Copper, however, Sun-dried tomato has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 112% more.
  • Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw 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 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
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 more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1132.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1163.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.68mg

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 3% 3.4% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
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% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +838.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 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 ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more WaterWater +68.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3510.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +864%
Contains more OtherOther +516.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
15% 69% 16%
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 -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25379.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1843.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 26kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.92g 5.06g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0.9mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 2.02g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 2.42g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 19mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 12mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 127mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.79mg 2.68mg Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0.4g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.597mg 0.473mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.2mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 11mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 98mg 266mg Spirulina
Vitamin A 56IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.193mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Folate 9µg 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Choline 6.5mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 1.893g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.037mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.128mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.121mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.185mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.044mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.131mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.13mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.077mg Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina 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
17%
Spirulina
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
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 - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.