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Chocolate milk vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate milk and Cottage cheese

  • Chocolate milk has more Vitamin D, however, Cottage cheese has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cottage cheese is 14% higher.
  • Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +3750%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +34.9%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +60.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Copper +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +3750%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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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Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
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 D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Protein +250.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Other +76.3%
Equal in Water - 79.79
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
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 Carbs +205.9%
Contains more Protein +250.8%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Other +76.3%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 3.38g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 3.39g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 10.34g 3.38g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Sugar 9.54g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 83mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 167mg 104mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 364mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.029mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.002mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 98IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 51IU 3IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.027mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.099mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 5µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.135mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.3mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.265mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.083mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.208mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.096mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 12mg 17mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.778g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.123g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate milk 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
14%
Chocolate milk
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.