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Carrot vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Cottage cheese?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, yet Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Carrot's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.
  • Carrot contains less Sodium.

We used Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +207.7%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +7050%
Contains more Calcium +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +207.7%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +7050%
Contains more Calcium +151.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +9600%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
8
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +11832.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Cottage cheese
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 A +11832.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +183.4%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +1095.7%
Contains more Fats +1691.7%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Equal in Water - 79.79
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Cottage cheese
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 +183.4%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Protein +1095.7%
Contains more Fats +1691.7%
Contains more Other +46.9%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5457.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5457.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
4
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cottage cheese
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.
Carrot Cottage cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 3.38g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.24g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 9.58g 3.38g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.3mg 0.07mg Carrot
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Carrot
Phosphorus 35mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 320mg 104mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 364mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.045mg 0.029mg Carrot
Manganese 0.143mg 0.002mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 16706IU 140IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 37µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.08mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.027mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.099mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.046mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 12µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.191mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.102mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.101mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.02mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.069mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.04mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 1.718g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.