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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, vitamin A, fiber, and iron, yet tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for 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.
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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +779.2%
Contains more IronIron +168%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1065%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 21% 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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4527.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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 FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 2.2mg 111%
Selenium 3µg 41.2µg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Potassium 1565mg 178mg 41%
Copper 0.473mg 0.145mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.07mg 24%
Fiber 5.8g 0g 23%
Protein 5.06g 16.04g 22%
Iron 2.68mg 1mg 21%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.04mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 6.7mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.081mg 18%
Magnesium 81mg 19mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 4.122g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 2.887g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.031mg 14%
Fats 14.08g 9.26g 7%
Sodium 266mg 402mg 6%
Phosphorus 139mg 178mg 6%
Carbs 23.33g 9.41g 5%
Vitamin A 64µg 24µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Folate 23µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.26mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 17mg 3%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.56mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.893g 1.544g 2%
Calories 213kcal 187kcal 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 9.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Tuna salad
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
27%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
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.