Feta vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between feta and brown rice?
- Feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, while brown rice is higher in manganese.
- Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
- Brown rice is lower in cholesterol.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than feta (27).
We used Cheese, feta and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3378.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +418.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2093.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1081.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +525.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1152.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 0.26g | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.069mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 3mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.974mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 4mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 103mg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 0.97g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 2.74g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.123mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.71mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 5.8µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 0.369g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 2.561mg | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.106mg | 8% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 123kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 25.58g | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 9µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 0.366g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 9.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 913mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice 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.