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

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A recap on differences between sun-dried tomato and crackers

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and vitamin B6, yet crackers are higher in vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than crackers.
  • The amount of sodium in sun-dried tomato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1226.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.491mg

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% 21% 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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +1614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.8%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +537.7%

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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Crackers DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 13.137g 74%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Potassium 1565mg 118mg 43%
Copper 0.473mg 0.104mg 41%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.063mg 20%
Sodium 266mg 726mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.416mg 19%
Fats 14.08g 26.43g 19%
Iron 2.68mg 4.03mg 17%
Folate 23µg 92µg 17%
Saturated fat 1.893g 5.562g 17%
Phosphorus 139mg 248mg 16%
Calories 213kcal 510kcal 15%
Magnesium 81mg 18mg 15%
Fiber 5.8g 2.3g 14%
Carbs 23.33g 61.3g 13%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 3µg 6.7µg 7%
Calcium 47mg 120mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.456mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 6.553g 5%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 4.352mg 5%
Protein 5.06g 6.64g 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.49mg 3%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.417mg 1%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.491mg 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 59g N/A
Sugar 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Crackers
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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.
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.