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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, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B2 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 contains less saturated fat.

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% 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 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 44mg 64%
Potassium 1565mg 556mg 30%
Copper 0.473mg 0.257mg 24%
Fats 14.08g 0.1g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 0.02g 22%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.4mg 20%
Iron 2.68mg 1.16mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.02g 14%
Magnesium 81mg 23mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.22mg 13%
Sodium 266mg 40mg 10%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.261mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.893g 0.03g 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Calories 213kcal 74kcal 7%
Phosphorus 139mg 100mg 6%
Protein 5.06g 2.6g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.258mg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.39mg 4%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Fiber 5.8g 4.9g 4%
Folate 23µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.377mg 2%
Carbs 23.33g 17.23g 2%
Net carbs 17.53g 12.33g N/A
Calcium 47mg 45mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.051mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0.094mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.047mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.055mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
53%
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.