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

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Significant differences between sun-dried tomato and potatoes

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and magnesium in sun-dried tomato is higher than in potatoes.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 102% more than potatoes.
  • Potatoes have 129 times less vitamin A than sun-dried tomato. Sun-dried tomato has 1286IU of vitamin A, while potatoes have 10IU.
  • Potatoes contain less sodium.
  • Potatoes have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potatoes is 86, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +189.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.5%
Contains more IronIron +148.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +300.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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%
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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 32% 0.33% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +960.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +697.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.311mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10730.8%
Contains more OtherOther +178.2%
Contains more WaterWater +39.1%
~equal in Carbs ~21.15g

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
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +288666.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3514%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 9.6mg 102%
Copper 0.473mg 0.118mg 39%
Potassium 1565mg 535mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.048mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 0.003g 22%
Fats 14.08g 0.13g 21%
Iron 2.68mg 1.08mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 1.41mg 14%
Fiber 5.8g 2.2g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.057g 13%
Magnesium 81mg 28mg 13%
Sodium 266mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.064mg 11%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.219mg 11%
Phosphorus 139mg 70mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.893g 0.034g 8%
Starch 17.27g 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 1µg 7%
Calories 213kcal 93kcal 6%
Protein 5.06g 2.5g 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.4µg 5%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.36mg 4%
Choline 14.8mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.376mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Carbs 23.33g 21.15g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.311mg 1%
Folate 23µg 28µg 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 18.95g N/A
Sugar 1.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.081mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0.119mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0.13mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.042mg 0%
Fructose 0.34g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.