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Feta vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and hot chocolate

  • Feta is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 68% higher.
  • Feta contains 21 times more sodium than hot chocolate. Feta contains 917mg of sodium, while hot chocolate contains 44mg.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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
Feta
6
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +332.5%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +455.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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
Feta
10
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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +175%
~equal in Choline ~15.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
3
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.7%
Contains more FatsFats +809.4%
Contains more OtherOther +447.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.6%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +582.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Hot chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.946g 1.431g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.182mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.49µg 50%
Calcium 493mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 917mg 44mg 38%
Phosphorus 337mg 105mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.04mg 30%
Fats 21.28g 2.34g 29%
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg 27%
Selenium 15µg 2.7µg 22%
Protein 14.21g 3.52g 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.63mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.328mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.039mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.677g 10%
Calories 264kcal 77kcal 9%
Copper 0.032mg 0.103mg 8%
Vitamin A 125µg 51µg 8%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.133mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.1µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 62mg 197mg 4%
Vitamin D 16IU 45IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.084g 3%
Iron 0.65mg 0.42mg 3%
Carbs 4.09g 10.74g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.03mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.