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Walnut vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Walnut and Cottage cheese?

  • Walnut is richer than Cottage cheese in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 173% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english 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 Calcium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +4057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1875%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +324%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +672.5%
Contains more Copper +5369%
Contains more Manganese +170600%
Contains more Selenium +98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +4057.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1875%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Potassium +324%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +672.5%
Contains more Copper +5369%
Contains more Manganese +170600%
Contains more Selenium +98%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1067.4%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.557
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1067.4%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.557

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +1416.5%
Contains more Carbs +305.6%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Water +1860.4%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +37%
Contains more Fats +1416.5%
Contains more Carbs +305.6%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Water +1860.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1048.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38252.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1048.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38252.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Walnut Cottage cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 3.38g Walnut
Protein 15.23g 11.12g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 4.3g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 3.38g Walnut
Calories 654kcal 98kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g 0g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 2.67g Walnut
Fiber 6.7g 0g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 83mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 0.07mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 8mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 159mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 104mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 364mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.4mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.029mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.002mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 20IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.08mg Walnut
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.027mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.099mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.557mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.046mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 12µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.147mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.5mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.591mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 1.116mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.236mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.577mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.748mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.326mg Walnut
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0.778g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.123g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.

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