Feta vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and eggs different?
- Feta has more calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, and selenium.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 219% more than feta.
- Feta has 10 times more calcium than eggs. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while eggs have 50mg.
- Eggs contain less sodium.
- Feta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Cheese, feta and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +886% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1448.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +472.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +386% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.3% |
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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| Copper | 0.032mg | 2mg | 219% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 373mg | 95% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 3.267g | 53% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 293.8mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 50mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 124mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 30.8µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.513mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 172mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.11µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.121mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.05mg | 17% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 87IU | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 1.398mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.064mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.414g | 5% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 155kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 12.58g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 149µg | 3% |
| Folate | 32µg | 44µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 126mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 4.077g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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