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

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Summary of differences between Sun-dried tomato and Mozzarella

  • Sun-dried tomato has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Iron, and Fiber, however, Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Mozzarella.
  • Sun-dried tomato has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 Iron +972%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +1547.4%
Contains more Copper +1651.9%
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +277%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +972%
Contains more Magnesium +211.5%
Contains more Potassium +1547.4%
Contains more Copper +1651.9%
Contains more Calcium +1455.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +277%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +423.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +298.8%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +652.6%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Equal in Water - 49.9
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +652.6%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Equal in Water - 49.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 3.1g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 14.08g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 23.33g 3.1g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 2.68mg 0.25mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 26mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 1565mg 95mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.78mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.473mg 0.027mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 1286IU 517IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.02mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.34mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.12mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.08mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 9µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
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
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 10.867g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 4.844g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.509g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.974g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.