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Spread vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spread and Cottage cheese?

  • Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Cottage cheese is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 23% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains less Sodium -51.8%

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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin A +3106.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +3106.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 79.79
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Fats +297.7%
Contains more Other +46.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +876.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3135.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 0g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 17.1g 4.3g Spread
Carbs 0g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 158kcal 98kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 2.67g Spread
Calcium 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 12mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 755mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 4489IU 140IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.08mg Spread
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 2.22g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 0.778g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.123g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.502g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.