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

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How are Sun-dried tomato and Lettuce different?

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Lettuce is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 103% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 16 times more Copper than Lettuce. While Sun-dried tomato contains 0.473mg of Copper, Lettuce contains only 0.029mg.

Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Lettuce, green leaf, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.3%
Contains more Potassium +706.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +1531%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
Contains more Magnesium +523.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.3%
Contains more Potassium +706.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +1531%
Contains more Manganese +86.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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 C +1006.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Contains more Vitamin C +1006.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +868%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +475.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +272.1%
Contains more Fats +9286.7%
Contains more Carbs +712.9%
Contains more Other +478.1%
Contains more Water +76.4%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +272.1%
Contains more Fats +9286.7%
Contains more Carbs +712.9%
Contains more Other +478.1%
Contains more Water +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2412.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2412.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 1.57g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 1.36g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.15g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 2.87g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 15kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 1.3g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 36mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 0.86mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 13mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 29mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 194mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.78mg 0.18mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.029mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.25mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 101.8mg 9.2mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.08mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.375mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.134mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.09mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.009mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg 0.059mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.084mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg 0.079mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.084mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.016mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.055mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg 0.022mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.02g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.006g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.082g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.