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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.
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%
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1560%
Contains more ZincZinc +166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +622.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +870%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.2%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Banana
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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 29% 3.8% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +697.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

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
Banana
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +920.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1203%
Contains more OtherOther +69.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +575.7%
~equal in Water ~74.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2331.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.5%

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
Banana
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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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Banana
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 98kcal 89kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 1.09g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.33g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Net carbs 3.38g 20.24g Banana
Carbs 3.38g 22.84g Banana
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Banana
Calcium 83mg 5mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 358mg Banana
Iron 0.07mg 0.26mg Banana
Sugar 2.67g 12.23g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Copper 0.029mg 0.078mg Banana
Zinc 0.4mg 0.15mg Cottage cheese
Starch 5.38g Banana
Phosphorus 159mg 22mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 1mg Banana
Vitamin A 140IU 64IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 9.7µg 1µg Cottage cheese
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
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Banana
Folate 12µg 20µg Banana
Choline 18.4mg 9.8mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.112g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.032g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.073g Cottage cheese
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
Fructose 0g 4.85g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Banana
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
15%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
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.

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