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Walnut oil vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut oil and sun-dried tomato

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer than walnut oil in vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 113% higher.
  • Walnut oil contains 5 times more saturated fat than sun-dried tomato. Walnut oil contains 9.1g of saturated fat, while sun-dried tomato contains 1.893g.
  • Walnut oil has a lower glycemic index than sun-dried tomato.

Food types used in this article are Oil, walnut 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
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.
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 0% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 0.22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +610.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 24% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 63.3 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2972.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 2.06g 408%
Fats 100g 14.08g 132%
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 0mg 0.473mg 53%
Potassium 0mg 1565mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 22.8g 8.663g 35%
Calories 884kcal 213kcal 34%
Iron 0mg 2.68mg 34%
Saturated fat 9.1g 1.893g 33%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.383mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.319mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.63mg 23%
Manganese 0.466mg 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 139mg 20%
Magnesium 0mg 81mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.193mg 16%
Vitamin K 15µg 13%
Sodium 0mg 266mg 12%
Protein 0g 5.06g 10%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.479mg 10%
Carbs 0g 23.33g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Zinc 0mg 0.78mg 7%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Calcium 0mg 47mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 17.53g N/A
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil 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
4%
Walnut oil
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.207g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.