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Cottage cheese vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cottage cheese and halibut raw

  • Cottage cheese has more calcium; however, halibut raw is richer in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, choline, and iron.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily vitamin D needs 182% more than cottage cheese.
  • Halibut raw has 28 times less calcium than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium, while halibut raw has 3mg.
  • Halibut raw contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.7%
Contains more IronIron +842.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.03mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +27300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +813%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +235.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +221.9%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +976.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1011.4%

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 Halibut raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 3IU 1097IU 137%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 27.4µg 137%
Selenium 9.7µg 36.5µg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.42mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 8.378g 19%
Fats 4.3g 13.84g 15%
Sodium 364mg 80mg 12%
Cholesterol 17mg 46mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 1.5mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.367g 8%
Choline 18.4mg 61.8mg 8%
Calcium 83mg 3mg 8%
Iron 0.07mg 0.66mg 7%
Protein 11.12g 14.37g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.25mg 6%
Potassium 104mg 268mg 5%
Calories 98kcal 186kcal 4%
Magnesium 8mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.73mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin A 37µg 14µg 3%
Folate 12µg 1µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.718g 2.419g 3%
Carbs 3.38g 0g 1%
Phosphorus 159mg 164mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.67g 0g N/A
Copper 0.029mg 0.03mg 0%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.