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.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +418.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +562.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +393.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1610.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3809.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.63g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.032 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15460% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +284.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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:
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 11.12g | 0.65g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 24mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.3µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 16.4µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.033mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.037g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.11g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.259mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 15kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.005g | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.01mg | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.