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

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The main differences between sun-dried tomato and sardine

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, copper, and vitamin A, yet sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index than sun-dried tomato.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +331.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1656.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.92mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +23%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg 113%
Selenium 3µg 52.7µg 90%
Phosphorus 139mg 490mg 50%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Protein 5.06g 24.62g 39%
Potassium 1565mg 397mg 34%
Calcium 47mg 382mg 34%
Copper 0.473mg 0.186mg 32%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Fiber 5.8g 0g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 5.148g 21%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.108mg 16%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.227mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 3.869g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.167mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 5.245mg 10%
Magnesium 81mg 39mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.08mg 9%
Carbs 23.33g 0g 8%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.31mg 5%
Vitamin A 64µg 32µg 4%
Fats 14.08g 11.45g 4%
Folate 23µg 10µg 3%
Iron 2.68mg 2.92mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.642mg 3%
Sodium 266mg 307mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 1.893g 1.528g 2%
Calories 213kcal 208kcal 0%
Net carbs 17.53g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.