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Cottage cheese vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cottage cheese and Cucumber?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, yet Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 19% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cucumber is lower.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this article.

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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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
6
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +41.4%
Contains more Manganese +3850%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
9
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.098
Cottage cheese
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.098

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +1610.8%
Contains more Fats +3809.1%
Contains more Other +271.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +1610.8%
Contains more Fats +3809.1%
Contains more Other +271.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
5
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 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 Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 3.13g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 0.65g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.11g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 3.63g Cucumber
Calories 98kcal 15kcal Cottage cheese
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.67g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 0g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 83mg 16mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 159mg 24mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 364mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.4mg 0.2mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.002mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 9.7µg 0.3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 105IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.03mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.027mg
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.033mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.098mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.259mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.005mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.019mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.021mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.006mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.019mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.022mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.01mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.005g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.032g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.