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Cottage cheese vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cottage cheese and chocolate brownie?

  • Cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, yet chocolate brownie is richer in copper, manganese, iron, vitamin A, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for copper is 40% higher.
  • Cottage cheese has 3 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. Cottage cheese has 0.43µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than chocolate brownie.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +2528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1237.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.6%
~equal in Sodium ~343mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +891.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more WaterWater +533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +576.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1385.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1293.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7552%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 9.412g 62%
Copper 0.029mg 0.388mg 40%
Fats 4.3g 29.1g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 10.839g 25%
Saturated fat 1.718g 7.319g 25%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.587mg 25%
Iron 0.07mg 1.84mg 22%
Cholesterol 17mg 73mg 19%
Calories 98kcal 466kcal 18%
Carbs 3.38g 50.2g 16%
Vitamin A 37µg 176µg 15%
Magnesium 8mg 53mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.16µg 11%
Protein 11.12g 6.2g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.141mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.982mg 6%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.97mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.328mg 5%
Phosphorus 159mg 132mg 4%
Folate 12µg 29µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.094mg 4%
Calcium 83mg 57mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Selenium 9.7µg 11.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.19mg 2%
Potassium 104mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 364mg 343mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.38g 50.2g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.