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

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The main differences between sun-dried tomato and edam

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and iron, yet edam is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 113% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 13 times more copper than edam. Sun-dried tomato contains 0.473mg of copper, while edam contains 0.036mg.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains less saturated fat.

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

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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.
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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +732.4%
Contains more IronIron +509.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4136.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1455.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +380.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%

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.
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%
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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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4326.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.389mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1531.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.9%
Contains more FatsFats +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.125g

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 Edam
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Edam DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 0mg 113%
Saturated fat 1.893g 17.572g 71%
Calcium 47mg 731mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 139mg 536mg 57%
Copper 0.473mg 0.036mg 49%
Potassium 1565mg 188mg 41%
Protein 5.06g 24.99g 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Iron 2.68mg 0.44mg 28%
Zinc 0.78mg 3.75mg 27%
Sodium 266mg 812mg 24%
Fiber 5.8g 0g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.082mg 22%
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg 21%
Fats 14.08g 27.8g 21%
Vitamin A 64µg 243µg 20%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.011mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.076mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.037mg 13%
Magnesium 81mg 30mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.665g 9%
Calories 213kcal 357kcal 7%
Carbs 23.33g 1.43g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.281mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 23µg 16µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 8.125g 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.43g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.389mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato Edam
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
80%
Edam

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 - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.