SUN-DRIED FRUIT

When the tomato fruit is sun dried, there is a loss of some nutrients, particularly vitamin C (ascorbic acid). A half-ounce of dried fruit contains 7 mg of vitamin C while a medium-sized fresh tomato fruit contains 24 mg, which is 40% of the RDAR. This same fresh fruit contains 24 cal and 11 mg of sodium (Na), while l oz of dried tomato fruit contains 73 cal and 5194 mg of Na, increases that could significantly impact the diet of those wanting to restrict their calorie and Na intake.