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Feta vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between feta and sun-dried tomato

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, and potassium.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than feta.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +948.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2424.2%
Contains more IronIron +312.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1378.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1564.3%

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.
Feta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
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 ProteinProtein +180.8%
Contains more FatsFats +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.4%
~equal in Water ~53.83g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 1.893g 59%
Copper 0.032mg 0.473mg 49%
Calcium 493mg 47mg 45%
Potassium 62mg 1565mg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.383mg 35%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Sodium 917mg 266mg 28%
Phosphorus 337mg 139mg 28%
Iron 0.65mg 2.68mg 25%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Selenium 15µg 3µg 22%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.466mg 19%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.78mg 19%
Protein 14.21g 5.06g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.63mg 16%
Magnesium 19mg 81mg 15%
Fats 21.28g 14.08g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.479mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 8.663g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 2.06g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.319mg 8%
Vitamin A 125µg 64µg 7%
Carbs 4.09g 23.33g 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 264kcal 213kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.193mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 32µg 23µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Sun-dried tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Feta
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.053g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.