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

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How are cottage cheese and corn raw different?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, corn raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cottage cheese is 18% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains 42 times more calcium than corn raw. While cottage cheese contains 83mg of calcium, corn raw contains only 2mg.
  • Corn raw has less sodium.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than corn raw (52).

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties used 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1516.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.6%
Contains more IronIron +642.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8050%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240.1%
Contains more FatsFats +218.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +453.3%
~equal in Water ~76.05g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +295.9%

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
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 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 Corn raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg 18%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.6µg 17%
Protein 11.12g 3.27g 16%
Sodium 364mg 15mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.155mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 1.77mg 10%
Phosphorus 159mg 89mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.055mg 8%
Calcium 83mg 2mg 8%
Folate 12µg 42µg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.163mg 7%
Magnesium 8mg 37mg 7%
Iron 0.07mg 0.52mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.718g 0.325g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Carbs 3.38g 18.7g 5%
Fats 4.3g 1.35g 5%
Potassium 104mg 270mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.093mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.717mg 3%
Vitamin A 37µg 9µg 3%
Copper 0.029mg 0.054mg 3%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.487g 2%
Fructose 0g 1.94g 2%
Choline 18.4mg 23mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 0.432g 1%
Calories 98kcal 86kcal 1%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.46mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 16.7g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Corn 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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients

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

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