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Buttermilk vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Cottage cheese

  • The amount of Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 in Cottage cheese is higher than in Buttermilk.
  • Cottage cheese covers your daily Selenium needs 14% more than Buttermilk.
  • Cottage cheese has 2 times less Sugar than Buttermilk. Buttermilk has 4.79g of Sugar, while Cottage cheese has 2.67g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Contains more Selenium +385%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.002
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +39.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Copper +163.6%
Contains more Selenium +385%
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Manganese - 0.002

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +388.6%
Contains more Other +58.4%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +41.7%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Protein +236%
Contains more Fats +388.6%
Contains more Other +58.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.38g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.88g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 4.79g 3.38g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Sugar 4.79g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Calcium 116mg 83mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.05mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Buttermilk
Phosphorus 89mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 151mg 104mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 364mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.4mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.002mg
Selenium 2µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 47IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 1IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.027mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 5µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.141mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.313mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.277mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.087mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.217mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.1mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 4mg 17mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 1.718g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.