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Cottage cheese vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cottage cheese and Bell pepper

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper covers your daily Vitamin C needs 89% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Bell pepper has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Peppers, sweet, green, 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
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Bell pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +207.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +127.6%
Contains more Manganese +6000%

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
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387%
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%
Bell pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +462.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
2
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Protein +1193%
Contains more Fats +2429.4%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%
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
Bell pepper
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +1193%
Contains more Fats +2429.4%
Contains more Other +220.5%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Bell pepper
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9625%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
3
Bell pepper
Bell pepper
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
Bell pepper
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Bell pepper
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 2.94g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 0.86g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.17g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 98kcal 20kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.67g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 83mg 10mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.34mg Bell pepper
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Bell pepper
Phosphorus 159mg 20mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 364mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.4mg 0.13mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.066mg Bell pepper
Manganese 0.002mg 0.122mg Bell pepper
Selenium 9.7µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 18µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.028mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 12µg 10µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.012mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.024mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.039mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.007mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.092mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.01mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.058g Bell pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.008g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.062g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cottage cheese Bell pepper
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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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.