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Cottage cheese vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cottage cheese and Chocolate ice cream

  • Cottage cheese has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 25% more.
  • Cottage cheese contains 5 times more Sodium than Chocolate ice cream. Cottage cheese contains 364mg of Sodium, while Chocolate ice cream contains 76mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +139.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +365.5%
Contains more Manganese +6900%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.554

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +734.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +192.6%
Contains more Water +43.2%
Contains more Fats +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +734.3%
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.3%

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 ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 11.12g 3.8g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 3.38g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 98kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 2.67g 25.36g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 83mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.07mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 8mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 159mg 107mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 364mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.4mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.029mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.002mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 9.7µg 2.5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 3IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.554mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 12µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.29µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
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
Cholesterol 17mg 34mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 6.8g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cottage cheese Chocolate ice cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.082g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.