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Sun-dried tomato vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Brazil nut

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3480% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 145 times more Vitamin C than Brazil nut. Sun-dried tomato contains 101.8mg of Vitamin C, while Brazil nut contains 0.7mg.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +364.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +420.5%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.4%
Contains more Selenium +63800%
Equal in Iron - 2.43
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +364.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +421.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +420.5%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Manganese +162.4%
Contains more Selenium +63800%
Equal in Iron - 2.43

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Equal in Folate - 22
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219.7%
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Water +1474%
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Equal in Other - 3.42
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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Water +1474%
Contains more Protein +183%
Contains more Fats +376.6%
Equal in Other - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1084.4%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1084.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 4.24g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 14.08g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 23.33g 11.74g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 47mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.68mg 2.43mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 139mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1565mg 659mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 0.78mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.473mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.466mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 3µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 1286IU 0IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0.7mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.035mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.295mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.184mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.101mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 22µg Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.128mg 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 0.185mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.186mg 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 0.044mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.13mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.077mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 1.893g 16.134g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.