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Cottage cheese vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cottage cheese and horchata

  • The amount of phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium in cottage cheese is higher than in horchata.
  • Cottage cheese covers your daily phosphorus needs 21% more than horchata.
  • Horchata contains less sodium.
  • Horchata has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of horchata is 31, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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 2.1% 5.4% 3% 0.38% 0.67% 1.6% 6.4% 1.8% 1.3% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205.9%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1350%
Contains more ZincZinc +566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +960%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2325%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%

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% 0% 4.8% 0% 0% 0% 0.88% 0% 3.9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2216.7%
Contains more FatsFats +505.6%
Contains more OtherOther +642.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.8%
~equal in Water ~87.1g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Horchata DV% diff.
Phosphorus 159mg 15mg 21%
Protein 11.12g 0.48g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 18%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.4µg 17%
Sodium 364mg 14mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.718g 8%
Calcium 83mg 18mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Fats 4.3g 0.71g 6%
Vitamin A 37µg 4%
Carbs 3.38g 11.52g 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Copper 0.029mg 0.002mg 3%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.06mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0mg 2%
Calories 98kcal 54kcal 2%
Fructose 0g 1.55g 2%
Potassium 104mg 34mg 2%
Iron 0.07mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 11.52g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 9.36g N/A
Starch 0.99g 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.047mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Horchata
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horchata
Horchata contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.