Cottage cheese vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cottage cheese and cornmeal
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, cornmeal has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cornmeal is 54% higher.
- Cornmeal is lower in sodium.
- Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6128.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8600% |
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 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1940.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4918.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +295.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1641.7% |
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:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2250.6% |
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
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +573.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
73.3 g
Sucrose:
0.68 g
Glucose:
0.56 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.19 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.07mg | 4.36mg | 54% |
| Folate | 12µg | 209µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.551mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 4.968mg | 30% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 79.45g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.382mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 7mg | 16% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 370kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.182mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 7.11g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.22g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.24mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.828g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 1.75g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 8.6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 10.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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