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Sugar vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sugar and Cottage cheese?

  • Cottage cheese is richer than Sugar in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 23% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sugar is lower.

We used Sugars, granulated 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 less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5100%
Contains more Zinc +3900%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +8200%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5100%
Contains more Zinc +3900%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%

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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2858%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +398850%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 +2858%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +398850%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 3.38g Sugar
Protein 0g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 99.98g 3.38g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 98kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Calcium 1mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.05mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 2mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 1mg 364mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.007mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.004mg 0.002mg Sugar
Selenium 0.6µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 0µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
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 Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.718g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.