Parmesan vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Parmesan and Feta
- Parmesan has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Zinc, while Feta has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
- Feta contains 2 times less Selenium than Parmesan. Parmesan contains 34.4µg of Selenium, while Feta contains 15µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Feta is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, feta.
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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 | +78.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +190.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
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 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +492.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134.5% |
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Saturated Fat
~14.946g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 14.21g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 21.28g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 4.09g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 4.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 493mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 4.09g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 917mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 422IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 125µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.028mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.844mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.967mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 32µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 14.946g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 4.623g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.591g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.637mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0.803mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 1.395mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.368mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.397mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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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
32%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.425g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins