Feta vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between feta and cod
- Feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3041% higher.
- Feta contains 114 times more saturated fat than cod. Feta contains 14.946g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index than feta.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2981.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +540% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +566.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1198.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15722.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +323.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3076.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1633.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4818.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.8% |
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 153mg | 3041% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.131g | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.065mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 16mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 54mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.91µg | 33% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 33.1µg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 0.67g | 32% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.45mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 203mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.245mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 0.094g | 11% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 413mg | 10% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 65.2mg | 9% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 82kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 17.81g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 2.063mg | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 36IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.231g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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.