Cottage cheese vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cottage cheese and fondant icing
- Fondant icing contains less phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium than cottage cheese.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 23% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in fondant icing is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of fondant icing is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +866.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +918.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1083.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2656.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 3.38g | 93.18g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.6µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 373kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.016mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.02g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 93.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 88.9g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| 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% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 86.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins