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Cottage cheese vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Frozen yogurt different?

  • Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus than Frozen yogurt.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cottage cheese is 15% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains 6 times more Sodium than Frozen yogurt. While Cottage cheese contains 364mg of Sodium, Frozen yogurt contains only 63mg.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +135%
Contains more Carbs +539.1%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +135%
Contains more Carbs +539.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cottage cheese Frozen yogurt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Protein 11.12g 3g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 3.6g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Calories 98kcal 127kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 2.67g 19.92g Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 100mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.46mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 159mg 89mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 156mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 364mg 63mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.4mg 0.28mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.009mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 1.9µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 176IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 49µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.09mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.18mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 4µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.07µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Frozen yogurt
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 13mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 1.718g 2.326g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.986g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.1g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Frozen yogurt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Cottage cheese
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients
  2. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.