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

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How are Sun-dried tomato and Borage different?

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Borage is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 74% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Borage. While Sun-dried tomato contains 0.479mg of Vitamin B5, Borage contains only 0.041mg.

Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Borage, raw are the varieties 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 Magnesium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.3%
Contains more Potassium +233%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.3%
Contains more Potassium +233%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +263.8%
Contains more Manganese +33.5%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +97.9%
Contains more Iron +23.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%

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.
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Borage
Contains more Vitamin C +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.8%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1068.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +279.8%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +1911.4%
Contains more Carbs +662.4%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Water +72.8%
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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +1911.4%
Contains more Carbs +662.4%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Water +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4005.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4005.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sun-dried tomato Borage
Rich in minerals 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Borage Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 3.06g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 1.8g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.7g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 3.06g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 21kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 93mg Borage
Iron 2.68mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 81mg 52mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 53mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 470mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 80mg Borage
Zinc 0.78mg 0.2mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.349mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.9µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 101.8mg 35mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.06mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.15mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.9mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.041mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.084mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 13µg 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 1.893g 0.17g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.211g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.109g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Borage
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage 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
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.