Cottage cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cottage cheese and danish pastry?
- Cottage cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet danish pastry is higher in iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 25% more.
- Cottage cheese has 2 times more vitamin B12 than danish pastry. While cottage cheese has 0.43µg of vitamin B12, danish pastry has only 0.2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Danish pastry, cheese 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 | +137.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2471.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +603.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1920.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +409.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1000.6% |
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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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1354.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1993.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 4.3g | 21.9g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 11.313g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 6.794g | 23% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.8mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18.9µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 2.575g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.351mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 374kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Folate | 12µg | 60µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 37.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.089mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 8g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.304mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 417mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 98mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 35µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 20.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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40%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.