Cottage cheese vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cottage cheese and custard
- Cottage cheese has more selenium; however, custard is richer in vitamin D and calcium.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for sodium is 12% more.
- Cottage cheese contains 2 times more selenium than custard. Cottage cheese contains 9.7µg of selenium, while custard contains 6µg.
- Custard contains less sodium.
- Custard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
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 EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.9% |
| 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:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +420.7% |
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Water
~73.45g
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
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.7% |
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 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +73.4% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 11.12g | 3.99g | 14% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 84mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 51mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 47IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 139mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 17.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.52µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.699mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 207mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 52µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 11.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 2.032g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 1.127g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.312g | 1% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 122kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 17.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 4.82g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)