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Cottage cheese vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cottage cheese and Plum

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Plum has more Vitamin C.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 20% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Plum is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Plums, raw.

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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%
Plum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +893.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51%
Contains more IronIron +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2500%

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%
Plum
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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 32% 21% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.028mg

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
Plum
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1488.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1435.7%
Contains more OtherOther +281.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.9%
~equal in Water ~87.23g

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
Plum
1
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +480.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

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
Plum
5
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Plum
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Plum Opinion
Calories 98kcal 46kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 0.7g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.28g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg Plum
Net carbs 3.38g 10.02g Plum
Carbs 3.38g 11.42g Plum
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Plum
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 6mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 157mg Plum
Iron 0.07mg 0.17mg Plum
Sugar 2.67g 9.92g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 1.4g Plum
Copper 0.029mg 0.057mg Plum
Zinc 0.4mg 0.1mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 16mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 0mg Plum
Vitamin A 140IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 17µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.26mg Plum
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.052mg Plum
Selenium 9.7µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.026mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.135mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 6.4µg Plum
Folate 12µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 1.9mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.017g Plum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.134g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.044g Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.009mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.01mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.014mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.015mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.016mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.008mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.014mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.016mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.009mg Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 3.07g Plum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Plum
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%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/nutrients

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

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