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Caramel vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and cottage cheese?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet cottage cheese is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for selenium is 14% higher.
  • Caramel has 4 times more vitamin B1 than cottage cheese. Caramel has 0.103mg of vitamin B1, while cottage cheese has 0.027mg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Candies, caramels 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.8%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +438.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +88.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2178.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.7%
Contains more WaterWater +838.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2727.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cottage cheese DV% diff.
Carbs 77g 3.38g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.123g 22%
Calories 382kcal 98kcal 14%
Selenium 1.8µg 9.7µg 14%
Protein 4.6g 11.12g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.163mg 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 159mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.027mg 6%
Fats 8.1g 4.3g 6%
Calcium 138mg 83mg 6%
Sodium 245mg 364mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.43µg 5%
Saturated fat 2.476g 1.718g 3%
Potassium 214mg 104mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 37µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.08mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 17mg 3%
Folate 4µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.778g 2%
Choline 8mg 18.4mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.557mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.029mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 3.38g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 65.5g 2.67g N/A
Zinc 0.44mg 0.4mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.099mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.147mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.591mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.934mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.269mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.577mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.748mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.326mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Cottage cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.