Chicken meat vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and feta different?
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, and choline; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 58% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 9 times more vitamin B3 than feta. Chicken meat has 8.487mg of vitamin B3, while feta has 0.991mg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
- Feta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, feta types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +259.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3186.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +756.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +402.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +463.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~55.22g
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Other
~5.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.69µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.844mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 14.946g | 51% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 493mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 0.991mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 917mg | 36% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 14.21g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 337mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 0.591g | 16% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 15µg | 16% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 21.28g | 12% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 15.4mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.88mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 125µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Folate | 5µg | 32µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.424mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 4.623g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 264kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.967mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.637mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.395mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.368mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 835mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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