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Feta vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Spread

  • Feta is richer in Phosphorus, yet Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 64% higher.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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
9
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1
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +416.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +416.7%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%

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
9
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3
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +963.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +963.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
4
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1
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +151.2%
Contains more Water +46.4%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +151.2%
Contains more Water +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
0
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3
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.4%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Spread Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Protein 14.21g 0g Feta
Fats 21.28g 17.1g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 0g Feta
Calories 264kcal 158kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g 0g Spread
Calcium 493mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 0mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 12mg Feta
Sodium 917mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg Feta
Folate 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Feta
Saturated Fat 14.946g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.