Feta vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between feta and cheesecake?
- Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium than cheesecake.
- Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% higher.
- Cheesecake has 10 times less calcium than feta. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while cheesecake has 51mg.
- Cheesecake is lower in sodium.
- Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than feta (27).
We used Cheese, feta and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +464.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +262.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
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 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +337.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +408.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +715.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +894.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +198.1% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +477.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +523.5% |
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Fats
~22.5g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.17µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.193mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 51mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 93mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.052mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 9.921g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.51mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 438mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 5.2µg | 18% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 5.5g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.634g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.571mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 25.5g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.602g | 7% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 45.9mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.195mg | 5% |
| Folate | 32µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 159µg | 4% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 321kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 22.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 18IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.