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

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Cottage 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.
  • Cottage cheese contains 9 times less Zinc than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 3.64mg of Zinc, while Cottage cheese contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

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

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
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%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
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%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.029

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
9
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Contains more Water +115.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.38
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
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
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +674.7%
Contains more Other +163.1%
Contains more Water +115.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.38

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2125%
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
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
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2125%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Cottage 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
23%
Cottage 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?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.