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Cottage cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Mozzarella different?

  • Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Cottage cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mozzarella is 65% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains 23 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. While Cottage cheese contains 364mg of Sodium, Mozzarella contains only 16mg.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +780.7%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +682.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.9%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Calcium +780.7%
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +682.5%
Contains more Selenium +61.9%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Equal in Copper - 0.027

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +59.9%
Contains more Protein +147.3%
Contains more Fats +297.7%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.8%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +522.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.8%

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 Mozzarella
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.1g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 4.3g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.38g 3.1g Cottage cheese
Calories 98kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 2.67g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 83mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.07mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 159mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 104mg 95mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.4mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.029mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 140IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 3IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.02mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 12µg 9µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 54mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 10.867g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.