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Cottage cheese vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottage cheese and Almond

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 in Almond is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 170% more than Cottage cheese.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Nuts, almonds.

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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 Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +5200%
Contains more Magnesium +3275%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.5%
Contains more Potassium +604.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +3455.2%
Contains more Manganese +108850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +5200%
Contains more Magnesium +3275%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.5%
Contains more Potassium +604.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +3455.2%
Contains more Manganese +108850%

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +598.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1709.3%
Contains more Protein +90.2%
Contains more Fats +1061.2%
Contains more Carbs +537.6%
Contains more Other +109.9%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1709.3%
Contains more Protein +90.2%
Contains more Fats +1061.2%
Contains more Carbs +537.6%
Contains more Other +109.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3955.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9923.6%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3955.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9923.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Almond Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 9.05g Almond
Protein 11.12g 21.15g Almond
Fats 4.3g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 3.38g 21.55g Almond
Calories 98kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 2.67g 4.35g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 83mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0.07mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 8mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 159mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 104mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 364mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.4mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.029mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.002mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 9.7µg 4.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 2IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.471mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 12µg 44µg Almond
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.5mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.116mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.934mg 0.568mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.157mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.748mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.326mg 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 3.802g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Almond
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
14%
Cottage cheese
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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