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Sweet onion vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sweet onion and Sun-dried tomato

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus in Sun-dried tomato is higher than in Sweet onion.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 108% more than Sweet onion.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, sweet, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 6.4% 6% 11% 9.8% 19% 3.5% 12% 1% 9.9% 2.7%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1215.1%
Contains more IronIron +930.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +744.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +513.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%

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 16% 0.06% 0.4% 0% 10% 4.6% 2.5% 5.9% 30% 0% 0.75% 17% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2020.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1815%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2629.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +388.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.24 g
Other: 0.33 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +69.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209%
Contains more OtherOther +1021.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet onion Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet onion Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 32kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Protein 0.8g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.08g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 4.8mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 6.65g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 7.55g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 9mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 20mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 119mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 0.26mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Sugar 5.02g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0.9g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.056mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.13mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 27mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 8mg 266mg Sweet onion
Vitamin A 1IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.02mg Sweet onion
Manganese 0.076mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.5µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.098mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin K 0.3µg Sweet onion
Folate 23µg 23µg
Choline 5.5mg Sweet onion
Saturated Fat 1.893g Sweet onion
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.018mg 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.025mg 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.033mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.009mg 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.024mg 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.02mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.011mg 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 2.02g Sweet onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet onion Sun-dried tomato
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
7%
Sweet onion
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Sweet onion
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet onion
Sweet onion is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170008/nutrients
  2. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.