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Tart vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tart and feta different?

  • Tart has more iron and vitamin B3; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Feta covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 70% more than tart.
  • Tart has 5 times more iron than feta. Tart has 3.42mg of iron, while feta has 0.65mg.
  • Tart contains less sodium.
  • Tart has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of feta is 27.

Breakfast tart, low fat and Cheese, feta types were 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more IronIron +426.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1020.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +928.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.3%
~equal in Potassium ~62mg

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.
Tart
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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 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Feta
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Feta
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1777.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.1%
Contains more FatsFats +255.3%
Contains more WaterWater +358.6%
Contains more OtherOther +340.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Feta
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Feta
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 Tart Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 1.393g 14.946g 62%
Calcium 44mg 493mg 45%
Phosphorus 93mg 337mg 35%
Iron 3.42mg 0.65mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Fats 5.99g 21.28g 24%
Carbs 76.8g 4.09g 24%
Sodium 361mg 917mg 24%
Zinc 0.28mg 2.88mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.844mg 23%
Protein 3.99g 14.21g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.991mg 18%
Vitamin A 285µg 125µg 18%
Folate 100µg 32µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.154mg 11%
Magnesium 44mg 19mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Copper 0.073mg 0.032mg 5%
Calories 372kcal 264kcal 5%
Selenium 12.9µg 15µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 4.623g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.424mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.18mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.591g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Choline 8.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 4.09g N/A
Potassium 66mg 62mg 0%
Sugar 4.87g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
43%
Tart
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tart
Tart is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tart
Tart contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.553g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.