Brown sugar vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between brown sugar and cottage cheese?
- Brown sugar is richer in iron, yet cottage cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 22% higher.
- Brown sugar has 10 times more iron than cottage cheese. Brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron, while cottage cheese has 0.07mg.
- Brown sugar contains less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.
We used Sugars, brown and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +914.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3875% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +708.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2802.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +9166.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5854.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 98.09g | 3.38g | 32% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 11.12g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 159mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 9.7µg | 15% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.163mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.557mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
| Fats | 0g | 4.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 18.4mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 83mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 97.02g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
2%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 94.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.