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Dried fruit vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dried fruit and Cheddar Cheese

  • Dried fruit has more Copper, Potassium, and Iron, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 19 times less Iron than Dried fruit. Dried fruit contains 2.66mg of Iron, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dried fruit is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
6
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +1428.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +1043.3%
Contains more Manganese +770.4%
Contains more Calcium +1190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.8%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
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 +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +1428.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +1043.3%
Contains more Manganese +770.4%
Contains more Calcium +1190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +540.8%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +1195.5%

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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
7
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.4%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
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 A +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +509.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.4%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
1
:
4
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Carbs +1927.2%
Contains more Protein +574.6%
Contains more Fats +6431.4%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 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 +1927.2%
Contains more Protein +574.6%
Contains more Fats +6431.4%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1820.3%
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 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 -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12394.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1820.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
4
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +12623.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +12623.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 55.34g 3.09g Dried fruit
Protein 3.39g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.51g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 62.64g 3.09g Dried fruit
Calories 241kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 12.47g 0g Dried fruit
Sugar 53.44g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 7.3g 0g Dried fruit
Calcium 55mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.66mg 0.14mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 71mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 1162mg 76mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 653mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.39mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.343mg 0.03mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.235mg 0.027mg Dried fruit
Selenium 2.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 3604IU 1242IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 4.33mg 0.71mg Dried fruit
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 0.059mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.41mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.066mg Dried fruit
Folate 10µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 3.1µg 2.4µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.073mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.063mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.105mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.083mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.015mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.078mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.047mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Dried fruit
Trans Fat 0.917g Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 0.017g 18.867g Dried fruit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
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
Dried fruit 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
38%
Dried fruit
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.85g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.