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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 from Cornmeal is 54% higher.
  • Cornmeal is lower in Sodium.

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 Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Iron +6128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +65%
Contains more Copper +162.1%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Equal in Selenium - 10.5
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.6%
Contains more Iron +6128.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +65%
Contains more Copper +162.1%
Contains more Manganese +8600%
Equal in Selenium - 10.5

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1940.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.7%
Contains more Folate +1641.7%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1940.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4918.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.7%
Contains more Folate +1641.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +145.7%
Contains more Water +613.7%
Contains more Other +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +2250.6%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +145.7%
Contains more Water +613.7%
Contains more Other +176.5%
Contains more Carbs +2250.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.2%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +573.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 11.12g 7.11g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 1.75g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 98kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0g 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 2.67g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 0g 3.9g Cornmeal
Calcium 83mg 3mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 8mg 32mg Cornmeal
Phosphorus 159mg 99mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 142mg Cornmeal
Sodium 364mg 7mg Cornmeal
Zinc 0.4mg 0.66mg Cornmeal
Copper 0.029mg 0.076mg Cornmeal
Manganese 0.002mg 0.174mg Cornmeal
Selenium 9.7µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 140IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 11µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.12mg Cornmeal
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.24mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 12µg 209µg Cornmeal
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.038mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.172mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.242mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 1.006mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.105mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.162mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.366mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.337mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.172mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.39g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

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

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