Water chestnuts vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between water chestnuts and sun-dried tomato
- Sun-dried tomato is richer than water chestnuts in vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 109% higher.
- Water chestnuts contain less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2445% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +263% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13980% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.4% |
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Carbs
~23.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433050% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4690.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 101.8mg | 109% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 2.68mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 1565mg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 14.08g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 8.663g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.473mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 3.63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.383mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 81mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 2.06g | 13% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 266mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 5.8g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 139mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 1.893g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 5.06g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.466mg | 6% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 213kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.193mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.319mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 23.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.479mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
21%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.