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

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What are the differences between Cottage cheese and Frozen yogurt?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in Selenium, yet Frozen yogurt is higher in Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Frozen yogurt's daily need coverage for Copper is 19% more.
  • Cottage cheese has 6 times more Choline than Frozen yogurt. While Cottage cheese has 18.4mg of Choline, Frozen yogurt has only 3.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Frozen yogurt is lower.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener 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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
6
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.4%
Contains more Calcium +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +226%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +600%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +246.4%
Contains more Calcium +91.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +226%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +600%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
5
:
6
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Choline +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.08
Equal in Folate - 12
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 11% 0%
Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 3% 10% 42% 4% 0% 10% 9% 62% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Choline +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.08
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
2
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Fats +437.5%
Contains more Carbs +482.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Equal in Water - 73.5
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Frozen yogurt
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Fats +437.5%
Contains more Carbs +482.8%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Frozen yogurt
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +279.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%

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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 17.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 11.12g 4.4g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.8g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 19.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 98kcal 104kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 2.67g 12.61g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 2g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 83mg 159mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 159mg 129mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 339mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 364mg 81mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.029mg 0.203mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 2.8µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 17IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 2µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.08mg
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
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 0.2mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.49µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 18.4mg 3.1mg 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 4mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.488g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.205g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.03g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.23g)
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 - 9.94g)
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/173464/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.