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Feta vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feta and skipjack tuna different?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and zinc; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 111% higher.
  • Feta contains 36 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While feta contains 14.946g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than feta (27).

Cheese, feta and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1232.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +741.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1792.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.6%

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% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1549.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1802.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Skipjack tuna
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 Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 18.756mg 111%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.42g 66%
Selenium 15µg 46.8µg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.122mg 56%
Calcium 493mg 37mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.981mg 43%
Sodium 917mg 47mg 38%
Fats 21.28g 1.29g 31%
Protein 14.21g 28.21g 28%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 2.19µg 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.05mg 17%
Potassium 62mg 522mg 14%
Iron 0.65mg 1.6mg 12%
Vitamin A 125µg 18µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.243g 11%
Cholesterol 89mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.485mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.038mg 10%
Copper 0.032mg 0.11mg 9%
Calories 264kcal 132kcal 7%
Phosphorus 337mg 285mg 7%
Magnesium 19mg 44mg 6%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.403g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Manganese 0.028mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.