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

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Spinach

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Spinach is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 102% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Spinach. Sun-dried tomato contains 3.63mg of Vitamin B3, while Spinach contains 0.49mg.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Spinach, 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 Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains more Copper +171.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
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 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +148.2%
Contains more Potassium +235.8%
Contains more Copper +171.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -73.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
Equal in Zinc - 0.76

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 C +938.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +715%
Contains more Folate +534.8%
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 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin C +938.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +715%
Contains more Folate +534.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +5315.4%
Contains more Carbs +522.1%
Contains more Other +104.4%
Contains more Water +69.4%
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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +5315.4%
Contains more Carbs +522.1%
Contains more Other +104.4%
Contains more Water +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144283.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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 Spinach
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 1.35g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 2.97g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 14.08g 0.26g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 3.75g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 23kcal Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 0.43g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 2.4g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 136mg Spinach
Iron 2.68mg 3.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 81mg 87mg Spinach
Phosphorus 139mg 56mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg 466mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 70mg Spinach
Zinc 0.78mg 0.76mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.174mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 3µg 1.5µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1286IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 101.8mg 9.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.095mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.236mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.49mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.145mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.242mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.128mg 0.127mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.185mg 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.186mg 0.182mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.13mg 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.077mg 0.066mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 0.006g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.109g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Spinach
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
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach 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 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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.