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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 for 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.
Feta
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2140.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +187.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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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 ProteinProtein +640.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7500%
Contains more OtherOther +584.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13497.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1806.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.13g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.06mg 60%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Calcium 493mg 22mg 47%
Phosphorus 337mg 44mg 42%
Sodium 917mg 30mg 39%
Fats 21.28g 0.28g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 0.6µg 26%
Protein 14.21g 1.92g 25%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.27mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.184mg 18%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Calories 264kcal 25kcal 12%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 15.5µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.034g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.05mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 62mg 299mg 7%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.667mg 6%
Folate 32µg 57µg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 44.3mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.031g 4%
Iron 0.65mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.507mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.08mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 4.97g 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Cauliflower
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
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 Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
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 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.