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Feta vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between feta and chocolate brownie

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, chocolate brownie is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 64% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Feta has 9 times more calcium than chocolate brownie. While feta has 493mg of calcium, chocolate brownie has only 57mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, feta and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +764.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +178.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.9%
Contains more IronIron +183.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1996.4%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +344.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +351.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.982mg
~equal in Folate ~29µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.2%
Contains more WaterWater +338.3%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%
Contains more FatsFats +36.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1127.4%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1492.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Chocolate brownie
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.16µg 64%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 9.412g 59%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.19mg 50%
Calcium 493mg 57mg 44%
Copper 0.032mg 0.388mg 40%
Saturated fat 14.946g 7.319g 35%
Phosphorus 337mg 132mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.094mg 25%
Sodium 917mg 343mg 25%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.587mg 24%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.97mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 10.839g 16%
Protein 14.21g 6.2g 16%
Iron 0.65mg 1.84mg 15%
Carbs 4.09g 50.2g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.328mg 13%
Fats 21.28g 29.1g 12%
Calories 264kcal 466kcal 10%
Magnesium 19mg 53mg 8%
Vitamin A 125µg 176µg 6%
Selenium 15µg 11.5µg 6%
Cholesterol 89mg 73mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 62mg 176mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Folate 32µg 29µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.982mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.