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Cottage cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cottage cheese and Cheddar Cheese

  • Cottage cheese contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
8
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.03
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Calcium +755.4%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.2%
Contains more Zinc +810%
Contains more Manganese +1250%
Contains more Selenium +193.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.03

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
9
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +787.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +787.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.09
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +115.5%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.3%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1055.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Lactose +2125%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Lactose +2125%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.09g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 4.3g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.38g 3.09g Cottage cheese
Calories 98kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 2.67g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 83mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 104mg 76mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 653mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.059mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.41mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 12µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.748mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 99mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 18.867g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cottage cheese Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Cottage cheese
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.149g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.