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Rye vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and feta

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron, while feta has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rye is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Feta
1
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +478.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +722.6%
Contains more IronIron +304.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9103.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1954.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~337mg
~equal in Selenium ~15µg

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.
Rye
Rye
7
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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Feta
5
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Feta
4
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1754.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1205.5%
Contains more WaterWater +420.9%
Contains more OtherOther +231.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Feta
1
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2122.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Feta
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Feta DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.028mg 111%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.197g 14.946g 67%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Calcium 24mg 493mg 47%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.844mg 46%
Sodium 2mg 917mg 40%
Copper 0.367mg 0.032mg 37%
Fats 1.63g 21.28g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Iron 2.63mg 0.65mg 25%
Carbs 75.86g 4.09g 24%
Magnesium 110mg 19mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.991mg 20%
Vitamin A 1µg 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.154mg 14%
Potassium 510mg 62mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 4.623g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.424mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.967mg 10%
Protein 10.34g 14.21g 8%
Calories 338kcal 264kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.18mg 4%
Choline 30.4mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.8µg 3%
Selenium 13.9µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Zinc 2.65mg 2.88mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Folate 38µg 32µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.591g 1%
Phosphorus 332mg 337mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.397mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Feta
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
35%
Rye
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.749g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.