Feta vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between feta and spread
- Feta has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, spread has more copper.
- Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 55% more.
- Feta has 41 times more calcium than spread. Feta has 493mg of calcium, while spread has 12mg.
- Spread is lower in saturated fat.
- Feta has a higher glycemic index than spread.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, feta and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4008.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +471.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.3% |
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 | +380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +529.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +304.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +334% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.134mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 12mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 5.977g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 59mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.12µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.12mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.02mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 2.565g | 13% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 7.66g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 26µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 9.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1.74mg | 10% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Folate | 32µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 7.584g | 7% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 17.34g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 1.73mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 1013mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 11.94g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 235kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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