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Butter vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Feta

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 178% higher.
  • Butter contains 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Feta. Butter contains 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Feta contains 125µg.
  • Feta contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt 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.
Butter
Butter
1
:
9
Feta
Feta
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +1954.2%
Contains more Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +1954.2%
Contains more Iron +3150%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +1304.2%
Contains more Potassium +158.3%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

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.
Butter
Butter
3
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +492.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14033.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +894.1%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Feta
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 +492.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +779.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14033.3%
Contains more Folate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +894.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Fats +281.2%
Contains more Protein +1571.8%
Contains more Carbs +6716.7%
Contains more Water +207.8%
Contains more Other +12900%
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Feta
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 Fats +281.2%
Contains more Protein +1571.8%
Contains more Carbs +6716.7%
Contains more Water +207.8%
Contains more Other +12900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
1
Feta
Feta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Feta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Feta Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 4.09g Feta
Protein 0.85g 14.21g Feta
Fats 81.11g 21.28g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 4.09g Feta
Calories 717kcal 264kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 4.09g Butter
Calcium 24mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.02mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 2mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 24mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 24mg 62mg Feta
Sodium 11mg 917mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.016mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.004mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 1µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 2499IU 422IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 125µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.18mg Butter
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 3µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 7µg 1.8µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.038mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.083mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.067mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.021mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.057mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.023mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 215mg 89mg Feta
Saturated Fat 50.489g 14.946g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 4.623g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.591g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 35.543g)
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?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.