Cottage cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cottage cheese and eggs
- Cottage cheese contains less copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and iron than eggs.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 219% higher.
- Eggs contain 3 times less sodium than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese contains 364mg of sodium, while eggs contain 124mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +66% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6796.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +217.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +302.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1496.7% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
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Water
~74.62g
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +424% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1049.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 2mg | 219% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 373mg | 119% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 293.8mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 30.8µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 1.11µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.513mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 1.398mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 149µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 10.61g | 10% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 124mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 1.414g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 4.077g | 8% |
| Folate | 12µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 3.267g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.121mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 12.58g | 3% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.549g)