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Feta vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feta and broth different?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, broth is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 998% higher.
  • Feta contains 32 times more zinc than broth. While feta contains 2.88mg of zinc, broth contains only 0.09mg.
  • Broth has less cholesterol.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than broth (45).

Cheese, feta and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties 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.
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +398.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +435.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +86.7%

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.
Feta
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +324%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +644.2%
~equal in Folate ~32µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
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
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2332.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.3%
Contains more OtherOther +845.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
0
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 917mg 23875mg 998%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.3µg 58%
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.43g 52%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.43mg 32%
Calcium 493mg 187mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4.48g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.1mg 25%
Cholesterol 89mg 13mg 25%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.09mg 25%
Selenium 15µg 28µg 24%
Phosphorus 337mg 166mg 24%
Choline 15.4mg 114.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Fats 21.28g 13.88g 11%
Magnesium 19mg 56mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.46mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.6mg 7%
Potassium 62mg 309mg 7%
Iron 0.65mg 1.03mg 5%
Protein 14.21g 16.66g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.1mg 5%
Carbs 4.09g 18.01g 5%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.15mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 5.36g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Calories 264kcal 267kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 17.36g N/A
Folate 32µg 32µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Feta
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 22958mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.