Feta vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between feta and yolk
- Feta is richer in calcium, yet yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin D, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 332% higher.
- Feta contains 19 times more sodium than yolk. Feta contains 917mg of sodium, while yolk contains 48mg.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index than feta.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4029.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +356.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5226% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +611.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 1085mg | 332% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 820.2mg | 146% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 56µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 2.99mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 48mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 129mg | 36% |
| Folate | 32µg | 146µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 381µg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.73mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 9.551g | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 218IU | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 5.4µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 4.204g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.528mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 11.738g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 2.58mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.95µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 390mg | 8% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 26.54g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.35mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.3mg | 5% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 322kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 15.86g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 996mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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