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

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Differences between Sun-dried tomato and Seaweed

  • Sun-dried tomato has more Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Seaweed has more Folate, and Calcium.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 160 times less Vitamin B6 than Sun-dried tomato. Sun-dried tomato contains 0.319mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Seaweed, kelp, 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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1658.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.85mg

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% 77% 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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3293.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1008.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +672.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +682.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2414.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.8%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +78.6%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8739.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4283%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Seaweed Opinion
Calories 213kcal 43kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 1.68g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.56g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 3mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 17.53g 8.27g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 9.57g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 47mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 1565mg 89mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 1.3g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 139mg 42mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 233mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 1286IU 116IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 64µg 6µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.466mg 0.2mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.05mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.15mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.47mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.002mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Folate 23µg 180µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.247g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.098g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.047g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.128mg 0.055mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.076mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg 0.083mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg 0.082mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.025mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.043mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg 0.072mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg 0.024mg Sun-dried tomato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Seaweed
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.