Feta vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between feta and salmon raw
- Feta is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Feta covers your daily saturated fat needs 70% more than salmon raw.
- Feta contains 41 times more calcium than salmon raw. While feta contains 493mg of calcium, salmon raw contains only 12mg.
- The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 | +4008.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +690.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +681.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +693.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.6% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.981g | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 3.18µg | 62% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 12mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 7.86mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 36.5µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 44mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.38mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.818mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.25mg | 24% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 6.34g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.64mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 200mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 1.664mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 490mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 2.539g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 55mg | 11% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 19.84g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 2.103g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.226mg | 6% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 142kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 32µg | 25µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.321g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.115g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.287g | 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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $10.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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