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

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Significant differences between Sun-dried tomato and Kale

  • Sun-dried tomato has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Kale is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kale covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 69% more than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Kale has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Sun-dried tomato. Sun-dried tomato has 3.63mg of Vitamin B3, while Kale has 0.5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.4%
Contains more Potassium +586.4%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
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 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Iron +197.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.4%
Contains more Potassium +586.4%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +203.2%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +53.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%

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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Kale
Contains more Vitamin C +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +959.2%
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 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin C +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +959.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Fats +3420%
Contains more Carbs +314.4%
Contains more Other +325.3%
Contains more Water +69.4%
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
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +166.3%
Contains more Fats +3420%
Contains more Carbs +314.4%
Contains more Other +325.3%
Contains more Water +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28776.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +967.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28776.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +967.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Kale Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 3.63g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 1.9g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.4g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 5.63g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 28kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 1.25g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 2g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 72mg Kale
Iron 2.68mg 0.9mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 18mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 28mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 228mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 23mg Kale
Zinc 0.78mg 0.24mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.156mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.416mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.9µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 101.8mg 41mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.053mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.5mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.049mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.138mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 13µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.023mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg 0.085mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.114mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg 0.133mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.114mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.018mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.097mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.104mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg 0.04mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.052g Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.03g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.193g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Kale
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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale
Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale
Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale
Kale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.