Cottage cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and chicken fingers
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, while chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Chicken fingers cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 51% more than cottage cheese.
- Cottage cheese contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chicken fingers. While cottage cheese contains 0.43µg of vitamin B12, chicken fingers contain only 0.16µg.
- The amount of sodium 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 chicken fingers is 46.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +388.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +942.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.4% |
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 | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3862.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +307.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +826.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +137.5% |
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:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +410.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.5% |
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
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +520.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4601.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 8.217mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 5.783g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.426mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 3.17mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 282mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 769mg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 19.22g | 16% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 13.95g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 1.244mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 17.5µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.16µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 4.83g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 48mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.228mg | 10% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 271kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 373mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.73mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 17.25g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 43.7mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 2.493g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins