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Feta vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between feta and sweet roll

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet sweet roll is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin E.
  • Feta covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than sweet roll.
  • Feta contains 7 times more calcium than sweet roll. While feta contains 493mg of calcium, sweet roll contains only 72mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of feta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, feta and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79%
Contains more IronIron +146.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +971.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%

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.
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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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1107.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.2%
Contains more FatsFats +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +122.7%
Contains more OtherOther +205.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1144.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1164.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.797g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.14µg 65%
Saturated fat 14.946g 3.079g 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 7.473g 46%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.265mg 45%
Calcium 493mg 72mg 42%
Phosphorus 337mg 76mg 37%
Sodium 917mg 304mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.107mg 24%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.59mg 21%
Carbs 4.09g 50.9g 16%
Protein 14.21g 6.2g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.324mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.99mg 12%
Iron 0.65mg 1.6mg 12%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.3mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.406mg 11%
Folate 32µg 72µg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.384mg 9%
Fats 21.28g 16.4g 8%
Cholesterol 89mg 66mg 8%
Vitamin A 125µg 62µg 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.088mg 6%
Choline 15.4mg 41.3mg 5%
Calories 264kcal 372kcal 5%
Selenium 15µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 62mg 111mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 31.73g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 4.797g 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.