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Sun-dried tomato vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Brussels sprouts

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sun-dried tomato is 45% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 11 times more Sodium than Brussels sprouts. Sun-dried tomato contains 266mg of Sodium, while Brussels sprouts contain 25mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.3%
Contains more IronIron +91.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +575.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.2%
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4593.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.7%
Contains more OtherOther +170.1%
Contains more WaterWater +59.8%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37565.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7327.2%

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 Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 213kcal 43kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 3.38g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.3g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 85mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 17.53g 5.15g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 8.95g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 23mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 42mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 389mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 1.4mg Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 2.2g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 3.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 0.42mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 69mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 1286IU 754IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 64µg 38µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.466mg 0.337mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 1.6µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.139mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.09mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.745mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.309mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.219mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 23µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.023g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.037mg
Threonine 0.128mg 0.12mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.185mg 0.152mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.154mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.032mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.098mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.077mg 0.076mg Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sun-dried tomato Brussels sprouts
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.