Feta vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between feta and American cheese
- Feta has more vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 55% more.
- Feta has 10 times more vitamin B1 than American cheese. Feta has 0.154mg of vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
- Feta is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, feta and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 ZincZinc | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1203.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +685.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.2% |
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Carbs
~3.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 493mg | 1045mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.234mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 641mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 1671mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.054mg | 28% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 31.79g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 250µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 18.057g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.015mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.403mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 20.2µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.236g | 9% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 18.13g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.286g | 5% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.49mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
54%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.111g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.