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Sun-dried tomato vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sun-dried tomato and mandarin oranges

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer than mandarin oranges in vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 83% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 18 times more iron than mandarin oranges. Sun-dried tomato contains 2.68mg of iron, while mandarin oranges contain 0.15mg.
  • Sun-dried tomato has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +842.8%
Contains more IronIron +1686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1026.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1014.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1094.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%

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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +963.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +865.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +309%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +524.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4441.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.9%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14338.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3069.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 26.7mg 83%
Copper 0.473mg 0.042mg 48%
Potassium 1565mg 166mg 41%
Iron 2.68mg 0.15mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.036mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 0.06g 22%
Fats 14.08g 0.31g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.376mg 20%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.039mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.078mg 19%
Phosphorus 139mg 20mg 17%
Magnesium 81mg 12mg 16%
Fiber 5.8g 1.8g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.065g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.058mg 11%
Sodium 266mg 2mg 11%
Protein 5.06g 0.81g 9%
Saturated fat 1.893g 0.039g 8%
Calories 213kcal 53kcal 8%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.07mg 6%
Selenium 3µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.216mg 5%
Carbs 23.33g 13.34g 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Vitamin A 64µg 34µg 3%
Folate 23µg 16µg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 11.54g N/A
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.