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Feta vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between feta and rye

  • Feta has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2, while rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in rye is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta and Rye grain.

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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
1
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%
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1954.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +722.6%
Contains more IronIron +304.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9103.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.9µg

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
5
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%
Rye
Rye
7
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
4
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
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1205.5%
Contains more WaterWater +420.9%
Contains more OtherOther +231.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1754.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Rye
Rye
2
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2122.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.028mg 2.577mg 111%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.197g 67%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Calcium 493mg 24mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.251mg 46%
Sodium 917mg 2mg 40%
Copper 0.032mg 0.367mg 37%
Fats 21.28g 1.63g 30%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.65mg 2.63mg 25%
Carbs 4.09g 75.86g 24%
Magnesium 19mg 110mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 4.27mg 20%
Vitamin A 125µg 1µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.316mg 14%
Potassium 62mg 510mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.208g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.294mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.456mg 10%
Protein 14.21g 10.34g 8%
Calories 264kcal 338kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.85mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 30.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 5.9µg 3%
Selenium 15µg 13.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 2.88mg 2.65mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Folate 32µg 38µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.767g 1%
Phosphorus 337mg 332mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.