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Feta vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and corn raw?

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc than corn raw.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
  • Corn raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index (52) than feta (27).

We used Cheese, feta and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
Feta
5
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24550%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +526.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +482.1%

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.
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.4%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.155mg

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% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1476.3%
Contains more OtherOther +725.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.2%
Contains more WaterWater +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +970.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.325g 66%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.055mg 61%
Calcium 493mg 2mg 49%
Sodium 917mg 15mg 39%
Phosphorus 337mg 89mg 35%
Fats 21.28g 1.35g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 0.6µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.093mg 25%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.46mg 22%
Protein 14.21g 3.27g 22%
Vitamin A 125µg 9µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.432g 10%
Calories 264kcal 86kcal 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.163mg 6%
Potassium 62mg 270mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.77mg 5%
Carbs 4.09g 18.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.717mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 37mg 4%
Folate 32µg 42µg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.054mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Iron 0.65mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 23mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.487g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.155mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 902mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.621g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.