Feta vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Feta and Goat cheese?
- Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Goat cheese is higher in Copper, and Vitamin A.
- Feta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
- Goat cheese has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Feta. Feta has 0.424mg of Vitamin B6, while Goat cheese has 0.06mg.
- Goat cheese is lower in Sodium.
We used Cheese, feta and Cheese, goat, semisoft type types in this comparison.
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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 | +65.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +294.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1662.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.1% |
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 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +668.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.9% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3308.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.2% |
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 264kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 14.21g | 21.58g |
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| Fats | 21.28g | 29.84g |
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| Net carbs | 4.09g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 4.09g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 493mg | 298mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 158mg |
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| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.62mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.564mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 337mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 917mg | 415mg |
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| Vitamin A | 422IU | 1464IU |
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| Vitamin A | 125µg | 407µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.093mg |
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| Selenium | 15µg | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.676mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 1.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 32µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.946g | 20.639g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.623g | 6.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.709g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.227mg |
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| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.805mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.893mg |
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| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.549mg |
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| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.575mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.859mg |
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| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.485mg |
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| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.589mg |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.693g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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