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Cottage cheese vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cottage cheese and Hot chocolate?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Hot chocolate is higher in Copper, and Vitamin D.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% more.
  • Cottage cheese has 4 times more Selenium than Hot chocolate. While Cottage cheese has 9.7µg of Selenium, Hot chocolate has only 2.7µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Hot chocolate is lower.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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.
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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +259.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.4%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%

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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 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 0.67% 11% 0.6% 33% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.9%
Contains more FatsFats +83.8%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.8%
~equal in Water ~82.45g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.7%

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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +73.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Hot chocolate Opinion
Calories 98kcal 77kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 3.52g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 2.34g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Net carbs 3.38g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Carbs 3.38g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 17mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 3IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Calcium 83mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 104mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.07mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Sugar 2.67g 9.66g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Copper 0.029mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.4mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 159mg 105mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 140IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 37µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.03mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.002mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.328mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Folate 12µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.078g Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 15.6mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.677g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.084g Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.037mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.095mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.169mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.305mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.215mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.076mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.15mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.201mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.067mg Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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