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Feta vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between feta and nectarine

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc in feta is higher than in nectarine.
  • Feta covers your daily saturated fat needs 75% more than nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains less sodium.
  • Nectarine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nectarine is 43, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta and Nectarines, 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.
Feta
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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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8116.7%
Contains more IronIron +132.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1594.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1196.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.9%

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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3025.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1596%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +327.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1240.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6550%
Contains more OtherOther +983.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +157.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5153.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +423%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Nectarine
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 Nectarine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.025g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.027mg 63%
Calcium 493mg 6mg 49%
Phosphorus 337mg 26mg 44%
Sodium 917mg 0mg 40%
Fats 21.28g 0.32g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.025mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 0µg 27%
Protein 14.21g 1.06g 26%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.17mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.185mg 16%
Vitamin A 125µg 17µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.088g 11%
Calories 264kcal 44kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.034mg 10%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Copper 0.032mg 0.086mg 6%
Iron 0.65mg 0.28mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.77mg 4%
Potassium 62mg 201mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.113g 3%
Carbs 4.09g 10.55g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6.2mg 2%
Fructose 1.37g 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Magnesium 19mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.125mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 8.85g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.