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

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What are the main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Broccoli?

  • Broccoli has less Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for Copper is 47% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Broccoli. Sun-dried tomato has 3.63mg of Vitamin B3, while Broccoli has 0.639mg.

We used Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +395.3%
Contains more IronIron +267.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +865.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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 339% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3705.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.4%
Contains more OtherOther +325.3%
Contains more WaterWater +65.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5321.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Broccoli Opinion
Calories 213kcal 34kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 2.82g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.37g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 89.2mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 17.53g 4.04g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 6.64g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 47mg
Potassium 1565mg 316mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 0.73mg Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 1.7g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 2.6g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.049mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 0.41mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 66mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1286IU 623IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 64µg 31µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.466mg 0.21mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 2.5µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.071mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.117mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.639mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.175mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 23µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.011g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.038g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.033mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg 0.088mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.079mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg 0.129mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.135mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.038mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.117mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.125mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg 0.059mg Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Broccoli
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.