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Cottage cheese vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cottage cheese and cellophane noodles

  • Cottage cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium; however, cellophane noodles have more iron, choline, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cellophane noodles is 26% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in saturated fat.
  • Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +232%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +396.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +3000%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
~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% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 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 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +457%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6850%
Contains more FatsFats +7066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +494.6%
Contains more OtherOther +422.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2447%

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
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +583.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Cellophane noodles
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Carbs 3.38g 86.09g 28%
Iron 0.07mg 2.17mg 26%
Protein 11.12g 0.16g 22%
Phosphorus 159mg 32mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg 18%
Sodium 364mg 10mg 15%
Choline 18.4mg 93.2mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Calories 98kcal 351kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.1mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.718g 0.017g 8%
Fats 4.3g 0.06g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 83mg 25mg 6%
Copper 0.029mg 0.081mg 6%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 37µg 0µg 4%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Selenium 9.7µg 7.9µg 3%
Potassium 104mg 10mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 0.008g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.018g 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 85.59g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.4mg 0.41mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Cellophane noodles
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
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.