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Sun-dried tomato vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sun-dried tomato and Cheddar Cheese

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Iron, yet Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 21 times more Potassium than Cheddar Cheese. While Sun-dried tomato contains 1565mg of Potassium, Cheddar Cheese contains only 76mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
6
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +1814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +1959.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Copper +1476.7%
Contains more Manganese +1625.9%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Sun-dried tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1814.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +1959.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.3%
Contains more Copper +1476.7%
Contains more Manganese +1625.9%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%

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.
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
6
:
6
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6052.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1242
Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6052.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +655%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Protein +352%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71
Sun-dried tomato
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +655%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Contains more Protein +352%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
2
:
1
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Sun-dried tomato
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.53g 3.09g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 5.06g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 14.08g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 23.33g 3.09g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 213kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 5.8g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 47mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.68mg 0.14mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg 27mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 1565mg 76mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 266mg 653mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 0.78mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.473mg 0.03mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg 0.027mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1286IU 1242IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.029mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.059mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.41mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.066mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.128mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.185mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.186mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.044mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.13mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.077mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Sun-dried tomato
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 1.893g 18.867g Sun-dried tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 1.421g Sun-dried tomato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.