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Feta vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and curry powder

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 360% higher.
  • Curry powder contains less saturated fat.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than feta.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Spices, curry powder.

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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
0
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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1787.1%
Contains more IronIron +2838.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3650%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29542.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.7%
~equal in Calcium ~525mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5444.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.9%

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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more WaterWater +527.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1265%
Contains more OtherOther +36%
~equal in Protein ~14.29g

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.028mg 8.3mg 360%
Iron 0.65mg 19.1mg 231%
Fiber 0g 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 25.24mg 167%
Copper 0.032mg 1.2mg 130%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 99.8µg 82%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 1.648g 60%
Magnesium 19mg 255mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.2mg 50%
Selenium 15µg 40.3µg 46%
Sodium 917mg 52mg 38%
Potassium 62mg 1170mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.105mg 25%
Carbs 4.09g 55.83g 17%
Zinc 2.88mg 4.7mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 3.056g 16%
Vitamin A 125µg 1µg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.26mg 14%
Fats 21.28g 14.01g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 8.782g 10%
Choline 15.4mg 64.2mg 9%
Folate 32µg 56µg 6%
Phosphorus 337mg 367mg 4%
Calcium 493mg 525mg 3%
Calories 264kcal 325kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.176mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.07mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Protein 14.21g 14.29g 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.