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Feta vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between feta and pecan

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and calcium, while pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 194% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in pecan is lower.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta and Nuts, pecans.

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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
3
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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +604.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +294.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +561.3%
Contains more IronIron +289.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3650%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15971.4%

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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +549.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +163%

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
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55%
Contains more WaterWater +1468.8%
Contains more OtherOther +251.4%
Contains more FatsFats +238.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
0
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +782.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3557.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Pecan
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 Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.028mg 4.5mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 21.614g 140%
Copper 0.032mg 1.2mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 40.801g 90%
Fats 21.28g 71.97g 78%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.13mg 55%
Calcium 493mg 70mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.66mg 42%
Sodium 917mg 0mg 40%
Saturated fat 14.946g 6.18g 40%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Magnesium 19mg 121mg 24%
Iron 0.65mg 2.53mg 24%
Calories 264kcal 691kcal 21%
Selenium 15µg 3.8µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.21mg 16%
Zinc 2.88mg 4.53mg 15%
Vitamin A 125µg 3µg 14%
Protein 14.21g 9.17g 10%
Potassium 62mg 410mg 10%
Phosphorus 337mg 277mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.4mg 8%
Choline 15.4mg 40.5mg 5%
Carbs 4.09g 13.86g 3%
Folate 32µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.863mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.167mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 917mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
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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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.