Cottage cheese vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cottage cheese and Buttermilk
- The amount of Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5 in Cottage cheese is higher than in Buttermilk.
- Cottage cheese covers your daily Selenium needs 14% more than Buttermilk.
- Buttermilk has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has 1.718g of Saturated Fat, while Buttermilk has 0.548g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.
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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 IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.8% |
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 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +388.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
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
0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +206.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 98kcal | 40kcal |
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| Protein | 11.12g | 3.31g |
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| Fats | 4.3g | 0.88g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.38g | 4.79g |
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| Carbs | 3.38g | 4.79g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 83mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 104mg | 151mg |
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| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 2.67g | 4.79g |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.011mg |
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| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 159mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 364mg | 190mg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A | 37µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 18.4mg | 17.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.718g | 0.548g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.778g | 0.254g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.033g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.171mg |
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| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.313mg |
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| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.277mg |
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| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.087mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.1mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.