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

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Significant differences between whey and sun-dried tomato

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and magnesium in sun-dried tomato is higher than in whey.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than whey.
  • Whey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
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 less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +912.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +872%
Contains more IronIron +4366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11725%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.9%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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.
Whey
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +101700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4805.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +929%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 WaterWater +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +495.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3811.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.9%
Contains more OtherOther +598.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 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 -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8563%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18627.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 101.8mg 113%
Copper 0.004mg 0.473mg 52%
Potassium 161mg 1565mg 41%
Iron 0.06mg 2.68mg 33%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.319mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 3.63mg 22%
Fats 0.36g 14.08g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 8.663g 21%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.466mg 20%
Magnesium 8mg 81mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.383mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 2.06g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.193mg 13%
Phosphorus 46mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Calories 27kcal 213kcal 9%
Sodium 54mg 266mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.23g 1.893g 8%
Protein 0.85g 5.06g 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg 7%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.78mg 6%
Carbs 5.14g 23.33g 6%
Folate 1µg 23µg 6%
Choline 16mg 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.479mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 5.14g 17.53g N/A
Calcium 47mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 5.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.663g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.