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Feta vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feta and edible mushroom different?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, edible mushroom is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 74% higher.

Cheese, feta and Mushrooms, white, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16333.3%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +412.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.3%

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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +359.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6158.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +504.7%
Contains more WaterWater +67.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Edible mushroom
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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.04µg 69%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.05g 68%
Calcium 493mg 3mg 49%
Sodium 917mg 5mg 40%
Phosphorus 337mg 86mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.402mg 34%
Copper 0.032mg 0.318mg 32%
Fats 21.28g 0.34g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.104mg 25%
Protein 14.21g 3.09g 22%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.52mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.607mg 16%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Calories 264kcal 22kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.497mg 11%
Selenium 15µg 9.3µg 10%
Potassium 62mg 318mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.081mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Folate 32µg 17µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.16g 3%
Iron 0.65mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin D 16IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.01mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 3.26g 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 1.98g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 17.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
27%
Edible mushroom

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 - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 912mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.