Sun-dried tomatoes pack 2,095 mg sodium per 100 g – track carefully. They also lead this category with 14.1 g protein. The drying process concentrates flavor and nutrients roughly 10-fold versus fresh tomatoes, adding intense umami to salads and pastas.
How should I track Dried tomatoes (sun-dried)?
Dried tomatoes (sun-dried) is high in potassium. Dried fruits like Dried tomatoes (sun-dried) are one of the sneakiest calorie sources because they look small but pack serious energy. Removing the water concentrates the calories — a small handful of dried fruit can match a full bowl of fresh fruit calorically. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) shows that people underestimate calorie-dense foods by 50–200% when portioning by eye. Weigh on a scale and pre-portion if snacking. Also check whether your variety is sweetened or unsweetened — the sweetened versions add 10–15% more calories from the sugar coating.