Cottage cheese vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cottage cheese and baking powder
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 579% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in baking powder is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of baking powder is 92.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +420% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4750% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6979.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1278% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1495.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +719.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4673% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 83mg | 5876mg | 579% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 10600mg | 445% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 2191mg | 290% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 11.02mg | 137% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.2µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0g | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 27.7g | 8% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.011mg | 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% |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 10236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
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.