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Feta vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between feta and nori

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet nori is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 96% more than feta.
  • The amount of cholesterol in nori is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta and Seaweed, laver, 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
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%
Nori
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +604.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +474.2%
Contains more IronIron +176.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +725%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3428.6%

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%
Nori
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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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +108%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +356.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7500%
Contains more OtherOther +37.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more WaterWater +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18392%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +437.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Nori DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.061g 68%
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg 43%
Calcium 493mg 70mg 42%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.988mg 42%
Phosphorus 337mg 58mg 40%
Sodium 917mg 48mg 38%
Fats 21.28g 0.28g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.446mg 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Folate 32µg 146µg 29%
Copper 0.032mg 0.264mg 26%
Selenium 15µg 0.7µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.159mg 20%
Protein 14.21g 5.81g 17%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.05mg 17%
Vitamin A 125µg 260µg 15%
Iron 0.65mg 1.8mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.025g 11%
Calories 264kcal 35kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.521mg 9%
Potassium 62mg 356mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.098mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 2mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.11g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.47mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.4mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 5.11g 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.273mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Nori
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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.885g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.