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

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Significant differences between Sun-dried tomato and Pasta

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium in Sun-dried tomato is higher than in Pasta.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 65 times less Potassium than Sun-dried tomato. Sun-dried tomato has 1565mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.
  • Pasta contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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 +683.3%
Contains more Iron +135.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.6%
Contains more Potassium +6420.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +408.6%
Contains more Manganese +108%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +135.1%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.6%
Contains more Potassium +6420.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +408.6%
Contains more Manganese +108%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +6330%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.2%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6330%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +838.2%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1241%
Contains more Other +1093.5%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +1241%
Contains more Other +1093.5%
Contains more Water +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 5.15
Equal in Carbs - 24.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6886.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6886.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 5.06g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 14.08g 1.05g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 213kcal 131kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 6mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 1.14mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 18mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 63mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 24mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.093mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.224mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 20IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 6µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.15mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.992mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.183mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.034mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.128mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.185mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.186mg 0.097mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.13mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.077mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.124g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.429g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.743g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.