Cottage cheese vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cottage cheese and cookie dough
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, cookie dough has more manganese, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, copper, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cookie dough is 33% higher.
- Cookie dough has 11 times less vitamin B12 than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has 0.43µg of vitamin B12, while cookie dough has 0.04µg.
- Cottage cheese is lower in saturated fat.
- Cookie dough has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +167.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +2957.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +279.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38150% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +825% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +975% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1783.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +191.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +421.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +339.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1648.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1253.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2007.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.765mg | 33% |
Iron | 0.07mg | 2.14mg | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 10.531g | 24% |
Fats | 4.3g | 18.9g | 22% |
Carbs | 3.38g | 59.1g | 19% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.234mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 2.592g | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.04µg | 16% |
Calories | 98kcal | 424kcal | 16% |
Saturated fat | 1.718g | 4.751g | 14% |
Protein | 11.12g | 5.4g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.865mg | 11% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
Copper | 0.029mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 159mg | 104mg | 8% |
Folate | 12µg | 35µg | 6% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
Calcium | 83mg | 31mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 37µg | 4µg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.372mg | 4% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
Sodium | 364mg | 294mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 24mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
Selenium | 9.7µg | 9.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
Potassium | 104mg | 147mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.38g | 56.6g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.748mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%

41%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.