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Feta vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between feta and steak?

  • Feta is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while steak is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B12.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for calcium is 48% higher.
  • Steak has 16 times less sodium than feta. Feta has 917mg of sodium, while steak has 58mg.
  • Feta has a higher glycemic index (27) than steak (0).

We used Cheese, feta and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4008.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350%
Contains more IronIron +269.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112%

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%
Steak
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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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
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
Steak
2
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +863%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.9%
~equal in Water ~55.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
0
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Steak
3
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Steak
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 Steak DV% diff.
Calcium 493mg 12mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.301mg 42%
Sodium 917mg 58mg 37%
Selenium 15µg 31.8µg 31%
Zinc 2.88mg 6.34mg 31%
Saturated fat 14.946g 8.443g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 5.149mg 26%
Phosphorus 337mg 163mg 25%
Iron 0.65mg 2.4mg 22%
Protein 14.21g 24.85g 21%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 2.2µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Vitamin A 125µg 7µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 9.171g 11%
Folate 32µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.074mg 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.085mg 6%
Potassium 62mg 279mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 89mg 78mg 4%
Fats 21.28g 19.02g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.896g 2%
Carbs 4.09g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 16IU 6IU 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Calories 264kcal 271kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.