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Feta vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and cocoa solids

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 417% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2526.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2358.1%
Contains more IronIron +2032.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11737.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13603.6%
~equal in Selenium ~14.3µg

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~32µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1740.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1315.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.57g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 3.788mg 417%
Manganese 0.028mg 3.837mg 166%
Iron 0.65mg 13.86mg 165%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 19mg 499mg 114%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Phosphorus 337mg 734mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.241mg 46%
Potassium 62mg 1524mg 43%
Sodium 917mg 21mg 39%
Calcium 493mg 128mg 37%
Zinc 2.88mg 6.81mg 36%
Saturated fat 14.946g 8.07g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.118mg 24%
Carbs 4.09g 57.9g 18%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.254mg 14%
Fats 21.28g 13.7g 12%
Protein 14.21g 19.6g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.185mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.078mg 6%
Calories 264kcal 228kcal 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 12mg 1%
Selenium 15µg 14.3µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.44g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.75g N/A
Folate 32µg 32µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 4.57g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 896mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.