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

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Salsify

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer than Salsify in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 108% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Salsify. Sun-dried tomato contains 3.63mg of Vitamin B3, while Salsify contains 0.392mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Contains more Iron +387.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +453%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +575.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Calcium - 47
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Iron +387.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +453%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +575.7%
Contains more Manganese +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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 +2113%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +826%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
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% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2113%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +826%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +53.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +8182.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +50.5%
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% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +85.3%
Contains more Fats +8182.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2683.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2683.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 12.26g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 2.73g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.17g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 15.36g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 68kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 2.9g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 3.1g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 47mg
Iron 2.68mg 0.55mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 18mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 56mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 283mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.78mg 0.3mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.21mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.6µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 0IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 101.8mg 4.6mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.056mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.173mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.392mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.276mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.218mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 15µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.003g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.074g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.