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Feta vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between feta and custard apple

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, yet custard apple is higher in vitamin C.
  • Feta covers your daily saturated fat needs 74% more than custard apple.
  • The amount of cholesterol in custard apple is lower.
  • The glycemic index of feta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1543.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1504.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +516.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~0.71mg

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
12
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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +616.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +735.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3446.7%
Contains more OtherOther +420%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +516.1%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Custard apple
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.231g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.1mg 57%
Calcium 493mg 30mg 46%
Phosphorus 337mg 21mg 45%
Sodium 917mg 4mg 40%
Fats 21.28g 0.6g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 26%
Protein 14.21g 1.7g 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.2mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.135mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.221mg 16%
Vitamin A 125µg 2µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Potassium 62mg 382mg 9%
Folate 32µg 8%
Calories 264kcal 101kcal 8%
Carbs 4.09g 25.2g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.08mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.5mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.65mg 0.71mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 22.8g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Custard apple
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
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.715g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.