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Sun-dried tomato vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sun-dried tomato and Lotus root

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese in Sun-dried tomato is higher than in Lotus root.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 64% more than Lotus root.
  • Lotus root has 63 times less Saturated Fat than Sun-dried tomato. Sun-dried tomato has 1.893g of Saturated Fat, while Lotus root has 0.03g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Lotus root, raw.

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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 16% 14% 49% 44% 86% 11% 43% 5.2% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.5%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more CopperCopper +84%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
~equal in Calcium ~45mg

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% 77% 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 147% 0% 0% 0% 40% 51% 7.5% 23% 60% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13980%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.4%
Contains more OtherOther +281.4%
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%

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
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43215%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Lotus root Opinion
Calories 213kcal 74kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 2.6g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.1g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 44mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 17.53g 12.33g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 17.23g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 23mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 45mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 556mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 1.16mg Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 4.9g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.257mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 0.39mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 100mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 40mg Lotus root
Vitamin A 1286IU 0IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.261mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.16mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.22mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.4mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.377mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.258mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 13µg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.02g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.02g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg 0.051mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.054mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg 0.069mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.094mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.022mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.047mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.055mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg 0.038mg Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Lotus root
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
26%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.