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

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

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
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6
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Sun-dried tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%
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%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
6
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1286
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1286

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato
Contains more Protein +352%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +655%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Equal in Other - 3.7
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
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
Contains more Protein +352%
Contains more Fats +136.6%
Contains more Carbs +655%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Equal in Other - 3.7

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Sun-dried tomato
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 Cheddar Cheese Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 22.87g 5.06g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 14.08g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 404kcal 213kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 0g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 710mg 47mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 455mg 139mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 653mg 266mg Sun-dried tomato
Zinc 3.64mg 0.78mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.027mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 28.5µg 3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 64µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.383mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 27µg 23µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.037mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.128mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.121mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.185mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.186mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.131mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.13mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.077mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.893g 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 9.246g 8.663g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.06g 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
Cheddar Cheese Sun-dried tomato
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
66%
Sun-dried tomato

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