Sun-dried tomato vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sun-dried tomato and chia seeds
- Sun-dried tomato has more vitamin C; however, chia seeds have more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, and vitamin B1.
- Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 114% more.
- Sun-dried tomato has 64 times more vitamin C than chia seeds. Sun-dried tomato has 101.8mg of vitamin C, while chia seeds have 1.6mg.
- Sun-dried tomato has a higher glycemic index than chia seeds.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +284.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +313.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1242.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +487.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +518.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1740% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +828.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +275.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1048.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.06g | 23.665g | 144% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 34.4g | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 101.8mg | 1.6mg | 111% |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 860mg | 103% |
| Manganese | 0.466mg | 2.723mg | 98% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 55.2µg | 95% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 7.72mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 335mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 631mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.473mg | 0.924mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.62mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.78mg | 4.58mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1565mg | 407mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.63mg | 8.83mg | 33% |
| Fats | 14.08g | 30.74g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.319mg | 25% | |
| Protein | 5.06g | 16.54g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.663g | 2.309g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.383mg | 0.17mg | 16% |
| Calories | 213kcal | 486kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.893g | 3.33g | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.33g | 42.12g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 17.53g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.185mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.186mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.131mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.13mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.437g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.