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Cottage cheese vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cottage cheese and Broccoli

  • Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% more.
  • Broccoli contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Broccoli, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.8%
Contains more IronIron +942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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%
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +345%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +875%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.573mg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1062.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6972.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +1171.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Broccoli
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Broccoli Opinion
Calories 98kcal 34kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 2.82g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.37g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 3.38g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 3.38g 6.64g Broccoli
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 83mg 47mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.07mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 2.67g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 0g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.029mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.4mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 159mg 66mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 140IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 37µg 31µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 9.7µg 2.5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.117mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 12µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18.4mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.011g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.038g Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.033mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.088mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.079mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.129mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.135mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.038mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.117mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.125mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.059mg Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
19%
Broccoli

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 Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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