Cottage cheese vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cottage cheese and dulce de Leche?
- Cottage cheese is higher in selenium, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, choline, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 19% more.
- Cottage cheese has 4 times more selenium than dulce de Leche. While cottage cheese has 9.7µg of selenium, dulce de Leche has only 2.7µg.
- The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Dulce de Leche 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 CopperCopper | +625% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +259.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +384.2% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1537.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.9% |
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:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +84.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.405mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 55.35g | 17% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 251mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 2.7µg | 13% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 89.1mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 4.534g | 13% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 315kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 129mg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 6.84g | 9% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 350mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.835mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 7.35g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 193mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.31µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.79mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 74µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 2.143g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 6IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)