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Cottage cheese vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cottage cheese and balsamic vinegar

  • Cottage cheese has more phosphorus and calcium, while balsamic vinegar has more iron and manganese.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 20% higher.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +736.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +928.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6450%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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 0% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2169.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.8%
Contains more OtherOther +327.7%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Protein 11.12g 0.49g 21%
Phosphorus 159mg 19mg 20%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 18%
Sodium 364mg 23mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 11%
Fructose 0g 7.38g 9%
Iron 0.07mg 0.72mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.718g 0g 8%
Fats 4.3g 0g 7%
Calcium 83mg 27mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.131mg 6%
Carbs 3.38g 17.03g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin A 37µg 0µg 4%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.08mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1%
Calories 98kcal 88kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 17.03g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Potassium 104mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 2.67g 14.95g N/A
Copper 0.029mg 0.026mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Balsamic vinegar
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
14%
Cottage cheese
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar 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.

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.