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Cottage cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cottage cheese and Roquefort

  • Cottage cheese contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Folate than Roquefort.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cottage cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +697.6%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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 0% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +647.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +641.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +308.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69%
Contains more WaterWater +102.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.7%
Contains more FatsFats +612.6%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +989.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +973.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Roquefort Opinion
Calories 98kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 11.12g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 4.3g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 3.38g 2g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 2g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 90mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 83mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 104mg 91mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 2.67g Roquefort
Copper 0.029mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 0.4mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 159mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 364mg 1809mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 37µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 12µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 18.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 19.263g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.5mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.116mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.934mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.269mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.748mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.326mg 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.