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Feta vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between feta and shark raw

  • Feta is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet shark raw is richer in selenium and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 70% higher.
  • Feta contains 15 times more calcium than shark raw. Feta contains 493mg of calcium, while shark raw contains 34mg.
  • Shark raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than feta.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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
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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1350%
Contains more ZincZinc +569.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.1%
Contains more IronIron +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.033mg

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%
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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.4mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +371.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +459.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +155.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Shark raw
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Shark raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.925g 64%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.062mg 60%
Calcium 493mg 34mg 46%
Selenium 15µg 36.5µg 39%
Sodium 917mg 79mg 36%
Fats 21.28g 4.51g 26%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.43mg 22%
Phosphorus 337mg 210mg 18%
Protein 14.21g 20.98g 14%
Cholesterol 89mg 51mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.938mg 12%
Choline 15.4mg 65mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.042mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.49µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 1.808g 7%
Folate 32µg 3µg 7%
Calories 264kcal 130kcal 7%
Magnesium 19mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin A 125µg 70µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.695mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.195g 4%
Potassium 62mg 160mg 3%
Iron 0.65mg 0.84mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.4mg 2%
Carbs 4.09g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 16IU 24IU 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Copper 0.032mg 0.033mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 838mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.