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Cottage cheese vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cottage cheese and chorizo

  • Cottage cheese contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, and iron than chorizo.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • 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 chorizo is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +937.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.7%
Contains more IronIron +2171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +752.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

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%
Chorizo
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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5082.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +425.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.7%
Contains more WaterWater +150.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.7%
Contains more FatsFats +790%
Contains more OtherOther +178%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2265%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2713%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2µg 65%
Saturated fat 1.718g 14.38g 58%
Fats 4.3g 38.27g 52%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.63mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 18.4g 44%
Sodium 364mg 1235mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.53mg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 5.131mg 31%
Zinc 0.4mg 3.41mg 27%
Protein 11.12g 24.1g 26%
Cholesterol 17mg 88mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 3.46g 22%
Selenium 9.7µg 21.1µg 21%
Iron 0.07mg 1.59mg 19%
Calories 98kcal 455kcal 18%
Choline 18.4mg 96.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.3mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.12mg 11%
Potassium 104mg 398mg 9%
Calcium 83mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin D 3IU 61IU 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg 7%
Copper 0.029mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin A 37µg 0µg 4%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 3.38g 1.86g 1%
Phosphorus 159mg 150mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 2.67g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.