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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +164.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.31g | 11.12g | 16% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 9.7µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 159mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.43µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 364mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 0.557mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 1.718g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 98kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 0.778g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 18.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.