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Feta vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Cauliflower

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 74% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 +2140.9%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.9%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +453.6%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2140.9%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.9%
Contains more Zinc +966.7%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +453.6%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +761.1%
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% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +761.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +640.1%
Contains more Fats +7500%
Contains more Other +584.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +66.7%
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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +640.1%
Contains more Fats +7500%
Contains more Other +584.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13497.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 2.97g Feta
Protein 14.21g 1.92g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.28g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 264kcal 25kcal Feta
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 4.09g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 493mg 22mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.42mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 44mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 917mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 2.88mg 0.27mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.028mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 15µg 0.6µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.08mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.05mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.06mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.507mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.667mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.184mg Feta
Folate 32µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.02mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.076mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.071mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.106mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.217mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.02mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.065mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.125mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.056mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.034g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.031g Feta
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.1)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.