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Cottage cheese vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cottage cheese and cheeseburgers

  • Cottage cheese contains less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for iron is 33% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +3771.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +522.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +242.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +729.3%
Contains more OtherOther +49.6%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +595.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1248%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +270.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Iron 0.07mg 2.71mg 33%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 5.217mg 32%
Saturated fat 1.718g 6.473g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.293mg 22%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.49mg 19%
Selenium 9.7µg 19.6µg 18%
Fats 4.3g 14.72g 16%
Folate 12µg 70µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.363mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.228mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.76µg 14%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.316mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 5.413g 12%
Protein 11.12g 16.51g 11%
Calories 98kcal 308kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.658g 10%
Copper 0.029mg 0.111mg 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 43mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Carbs 3.38g 28.03g 8%
Sodium 364mg 515mg 7%
Calcium 83mg 119mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.52mg 3%
Potassium 104mg 196mg 3%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Choline 18.4mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 37µg 50µg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 4.88g N/A
Phosphorus 159mg 161mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.545mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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