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Feta vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Feta and Egg white

  • Egg white has less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Feta.
  • Feta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Egg white.
  • Egg white has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, feta and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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
7
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Contains more Calcium +6942.9%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2146.7%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +6942.9%
Contains more Iron +712.5%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2146.7%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8380%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8380%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1777.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
4
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Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +12417.6%
Contains more Carbs +460.3%
Contains more Other +725.4%
Contains more Water +58.6%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +30.4%
Contains more Fats +12417.6%
Contains more Carbs +460.3%
Contains more Other +725.4%
Contains more Water +58.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Egg white
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0.73g Feta
Protein 14.21g 10.9g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.17g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 0.73g Feta
Calories 264kcal 52kcal Feta
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 4.09g 0.71g Egg white
Calcium 493mg 7mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.08mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 11mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 15mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 917mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 2.88mg 0.03mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.023mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.011mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.004mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.439mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.105mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.19mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.005mg Feta
Folate 32µg 4µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.09µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.125mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.449mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.661mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 1.016mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.806mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 1.065mg 0.809mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.29mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Egg white
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
57%
Feta
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.