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Feta vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Feta and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Feta.
  • Feta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, feta and Vinegar, balsamic 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 Calcium +1725.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1673.7%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +367.9%
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 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1725.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1673.7%
Contains more Zinc +3500%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +367.9%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +16%
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% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +2800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +316.4%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +16%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 14.21g 0.49g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 264kcal 88kcal Feta
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 4.09g 14.95g Feta
Calcium 493mg 27mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 19mg 12mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 19mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 917mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 2.88mg 0.08mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.026mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
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 Feta
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 Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.946g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.