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Cottage cheese vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cottage cheese and Banana

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Banana's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 25% more.
  • Banana contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Bananas, raw.

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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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
6
Banana
Banana
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +870%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +244.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +13400%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.7%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +870%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +244.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +13400%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
5
:
7
Banana
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +697.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Protein +920.2%
Contains more Fats +1203%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Carbs +575.7%
Equal in Water - 74.91
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
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +920.2%
Contains more Fats +1203%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Carbs +575.7%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Banana
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2331.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
5
Banana
Banana
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Banana
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Banana Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 20.24g Banana
Protein 11.12g 1.09g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.33g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 22.84g Banana
Calories 98kcal 89kcal Cottage cheese
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana
Sugar 2.67g 12.23g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 83mg 5mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.26mg Banana
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 159mg 22mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 364mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.002mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 9.7µg 1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 64IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.073mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.334mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 12µg 20µg Banana
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.009mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.028mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.028mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.068mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.05mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.008mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.049mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.047mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.077mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.032g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.073g Cottage cheese

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Cottage cheese Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.606g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.