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Cottage cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cottage cheese and Chocolate

  • Cottage cheese has more Selenium, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 111% higher.
  • Chocolate has 15 times less Sodium than Cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has 364mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +437.5%
Contains more IronIron +11357.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3444.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +402.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70850%

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +632.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +8125.8%
Contains more FatsFats +627.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1709.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1126.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +787.8%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +61.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Chocolate Opinion
Calories 98kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 11.12g 4.88g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 3.38g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 3.38g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 17mg 8mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 83mg 56mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.07mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 2.67g 47.9g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.029mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.4mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 159mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 364mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 140IU 50IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 37µg 2µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.05mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.297mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.042mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.23µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.112g Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 18.519g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.092g Chocolate
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.801g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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