Tomato vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomatoes and sweet and sour different?
- Tomatoes are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C; however, sweet, and sour is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for sweet and sour is 28% higher.
- Tomatoes contain 83 times more vitamin A than sweet and sour. While tomatoes contain 833IU of vitamin A, sweet, and sour contains only 10IU.
- Tomatoes have less sugar.
- Tomatoes have a lower glycemic index (23) than sweet and sour (70).
Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +567.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +882.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.761mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 38.22g | 11% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 150kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 8.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.187mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 2.4mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 0.27g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.