Paraffin wax, used in some candles, is not based upon the ester functional group, but is a mixture of high molecular weight alkanes. Ear wax is a mixture of phospholipids and esters of cholesterol. The waxes with their component alcohols and fatty acids are listed in the table on the left.
One has to be careful to eat tomatoes in moderation when on a low carb diet. The 5 grams of carbs in a regular sized tomato is virtually nothing, so you can have quite a few. The moderation is because these carbohydrates are not complex. In tomatoes, youâll find the essential nutrient lycopene (amongst others). Itâs found in many red/pink fruits, but is in abundance in cooked tomatoes.
Nutrients. One cup of sun-dried tomatoes has 139 calories, 8 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. This means that men get 14 percent of the recommended daily intake of protein and 18 percent of fiber, while women gain 17 percent of their daily intake of protein and 28 percent of fiber.