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Milkshake vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkshake and Cottage cheese

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin D, and Calcium, while Cottage cheese has more Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cottage cheese covers your daily need of Selenium 13% more than Milkshake.
  • Milkshake contains 16 times more Vitamin D than Cottage cheese. While Milkshake contains 48IU of Vitamin D, Cottage cheese contains only 3IU.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 +75.9%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +75.9%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Copper +75.9%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +321.7%
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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 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 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +425.1%
Contains more Protein +188.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +54.9%
Equal in Water - 79.79
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +425.1%
Contains more Protein +188.1%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +54.9%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.718
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.718
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.
Milkshake Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 3.38g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 3.03g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 17.75g 3.38g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 98kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Calcium 146mg 83mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.07mg Milkshake
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 183mg 104mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 364mg Milkshake
Zinc 0.39mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.051mg 0.029mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 91IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 48IU 3IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.027mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.163mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.099mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 7µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.43µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.174mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.378mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.306mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.097mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.258mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.105mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 12mg 17mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.778g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.