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Spread vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spread and Feta

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Feta is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 64% higher.
  • Spread contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Feta. Spread contains 1.7mg of Vitamin E , while Feta contains 0.18mg.
  • Spread contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Spread
1
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9
Feta
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +416.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +416.7%

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.
Spread
3
:
9
Feta
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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%
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
Spread
1
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4
Feta
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +151.2%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
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
Contains more Water +46.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +151.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
:
0
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.4%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 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.
Spread Feta
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 Spread Feta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.09g Feta
Protein 0g 14.21g Feta
Fats 17.1g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 0g 4.09g Feta
Calories 158kcal 264kcal Feta
Sugar 0g 4.09g Spread
Calcium 493mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 0mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 12mg 62mg Feta
Sodium 755mg 917mg Spread
Zinc 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 4489IU 422IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.18mg 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 12.3µg 1.8µg 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 0mg 89mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Feta
Saturated Fat 2.22g 14.946g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 4.623g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.591g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Feta
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
28%
Spread
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
63%
Feta

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.