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Feta vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Feta and Parmesan

  • Feta has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Parmesan has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Parmesan's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Parmesan contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Feta. Feta contains 0.154mg of Vitamin B1, while Parmesan contains 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Feta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta and Cheese, parmesan, grated.

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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more IronIron +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.3%

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% 25% 3.6% 12% 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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg
~equal in Choline ~14.1mg

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
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +143.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.1%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~15.371g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Parmesan Opinion
Calories 264kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 14.21g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 21.28g 27.84g Parmesan
Net carbs 4.09g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 4.09g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 89mg 86mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 16IU 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 19mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 493mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 62mg 180mg Parmesan
Iron 0.65mg 0.49mg Feta
Sugar 4.09g 0.07g Parmesan
Copper 0.032mg 0.04mg Parmesan
Zinc 2.88mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 337mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 917mg 1804mg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 974IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 125µg 262µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.028mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 15µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.026mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.358mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.08mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.45mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.081mg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.4µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.7µg Feta
Folate 32µg 6µg Feta
Trans Fat 0.876g Feta
Choline 15.4mg 14.1mg Feta
Saturated Fat 14.946g 15.371g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 7.13g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.386g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 0.637mg 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 1.395mg 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 1.219mg 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.368mg 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 1.065mg 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.397mg 0.806mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Parmesan
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
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.425g)
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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.