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Feta vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between feta and chocolate cake

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline and copper.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 64% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 10 times less vitamin B6 than feta. Feta has 0.424mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +721.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.8%
Contains more IronIron +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +956.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +733.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.141mg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +168.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +126.3%
Contains more OtherOther +188.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1205.6%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +367.2%

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 cake
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 cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.16µg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.213mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.946g 5.43g 43%
Calcium 493mg 60mg 43%
Phosphorus 337mg 106mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.041mg 29%
Sodium 917mg 315mg 26%
Choline 15.4mg 128.4mg 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.69mg 20%
Copper 0.032mg 0.207mg 19%
Protein 14.21g 5.3g 18%
Carbs 4.09g 53.4g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 2.761g 14%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.304mg 13%
Iron 0.65mg 1.61mg 12%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.28mg 11%
Cholesterol 89mg 58mg 10%
Fats 21.28g 15.1g 10%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Selenium 15µg 11.9µg 6%
Calories 264kcal 371kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 6.039g 4%
Magnesium 19mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 62mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.137mg 1%
Folate 32µg 27µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.141mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.