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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +550%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Equal in Water - 82.45
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 Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 11.12g 3.52g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 2.34g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 98kcal 77kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 2.67g 9.66g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 83mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.07mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 159mg 105mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 364mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.4mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.029mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.002mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.03mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
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
Folate 12µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
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
Cholesterol 17mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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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