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Cottage cheese vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Chives different?

  • Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Chives are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin K 177% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Chives are lower in Sodium.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Chives, raw types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +977.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more IronIron +2185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18550%

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%
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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 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3009.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%

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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.1%
Contains more FatsFats +489%
Contains more OtherOther +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.6%

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
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +718.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%

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 Chives
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Chives Opinion
Calories 98kcal 30kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 3.27g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.73g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 3.38g 1.85g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 4.35g Chives
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Chives
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 42mg Chives
Calcium 83mg 92mg Chives
Potassium 104mg 296mg Chives
Iron 0.07mg 1.6mg Chives
Sugar 2.67g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chives
Copper 0.029mg 0.157mg Chives
Zinc 0.4mg 0.56mg Chives
Phosphorus 159mg 58mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 140IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 9.7µg 0.9µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.115mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.647mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.324mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.138mg Chives
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 212.7µg Chives
Folate 12µg 105µg Chives
Choline 18.4mg 5.2mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.095g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.267g Chives
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.037mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.128mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.139mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.195mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.105mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.145mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.057mg Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Chives
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
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chives
Chives is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.