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Sun-dried tomato vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sun-dried tomato and Tuna salad

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Iron, and Manganese, yet Tuna salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Sun-dried tomato is 111% higher.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +168%
Contains more Magnesium +326.3%
Contains more Potassium +779.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +226.2%
Contains more Manganese +1065%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +1273.3%
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 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +168%
Contains more Magnesium +326.3%
Contains more Potassium +779.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +39.3%
Contains more Copper +226.2%
Contains more Manganese +1065%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +1273.3%

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 +1225.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1225.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +73.7%
Contains more Protein +217%
Contains more Water +17.3%
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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +73.7%
Contains more Protein +217%
Contains more Water +17.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 9.41g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 14.08g 9.26g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.33g 9.41g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 187kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 17mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 2.68mg 1mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 19mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 1565mg 178mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 402mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg 0.145mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.04mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 1286IU 97IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 24µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 101.8mg 2.2mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.031mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.07mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.26mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.081mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 8µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.128mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 0.185mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 0.186mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.044mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.13mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.077mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 1.544g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 2.887g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sun-dried tomato Tuna salad
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
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.