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Cottage cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cottage cheese and Yolk?

  • Yolk is richer than Cottage cheese in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 356% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Calcium +55.4%
Contains more Iron +3800%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains more Selenium +477.3%
Equal in Potassium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Calcium +55.4%
Contains more Iron +3800%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.3%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains more Selenium +477.3%
Equal in Potassium - 109

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.
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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +930%
Contains more Vitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660.9%
Contains more Folate +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +930%
Contains more Vitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +551.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +660.9%
Contains more Folate +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +353.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +517.2%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +517.2%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3317.9%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1408.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3317.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +3714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Lactose +3714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 11.12g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 4.3g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 3.38g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 98kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0g 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 2.67g 0.56g Yolk
Calcium 83mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.07mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 104mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 364mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.4mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.029mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.002mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 9.7µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 140IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 3IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.1µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.024mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 12µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.5mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.116mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.934mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.269mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.748mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.326mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 17mg 1085mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 9.551g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.833g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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