Cottage cheese vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cottage cheese and burrito
- Cottage cheese has more phosphorus; however, burrito is richer in iron, vitamin B1, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Burrito's daily need coverage for iron is 25% more.
- Cottage cheese contains 4 times more phosphorus than burrito. Cottage cheese contains 159mg of phosphorus, while burrito contains 45mg.
- Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Burrito has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of burrito is 37, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2871.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +974.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +874% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.551 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.07mg | 2.08mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.4mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.174mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 45mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.87mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 32.92g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 6.48g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 40mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Folate | 12µg | 40µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.92mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 3.174g | 7% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 301mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 206kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 454mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 2.184g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.551g | 3% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 6.22g | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 26.8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 10.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 32.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.504mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.351mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.456g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins