Cottage cheese vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cottage cheese and arrowroot different?
- Cottage cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for folate for arrowroot is 82% higher.
- Arrowroot has less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than arrowroot (58).
Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Arrowroot, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +336.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3071.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +317.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8600% |
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 AVitamin A | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +429.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1610.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +478.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2716.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2050% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +296.2% |
~equal in
Water
~80.75g
~equal in
Other
~1.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 12µg | 338µg | 82% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 2.22mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 26mg | 15% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 4.24g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.693mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.143mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.121mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 454mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.059mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.039g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 13.39g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.004g | 2% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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