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Feta vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feta and wasabi different?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, wasabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 70% higher.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than wasabi (41).

Cheese, feta and Wasabi, root, raw 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
4
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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +816.1%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1296.4%

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
12
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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +640.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +376.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
Wasabi
2
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196%
Contains more FatsFats +3277.8%
Contains more OtherOther +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +475.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.114mg 56%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Sodium 917mg 17mg 39%
Calcium 493mg 128mg 37%
Phosphorus 337mg 80mg 37%
Fats 21.28g 0.63g 32%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Protein 14.21g 4.8g 19%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.391mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.203mg 15%
Potassium 62mg 568mg 15%
Copper 0.032mg 0.155mg 14%
Vitamin A 125µg 2µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.274mg 12%
Magnesium 19mg 69mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.62mg 11%
Calories 264kcal 109kcal 8%
Carbs 4.09g 23.54g 6%
Iron 0.65mg 1.03mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Folate 32µg 18µg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.131mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.743mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.