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Cottage cheese vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cottage cheese and Mandarin orange

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Mandarin orange covers your daily Vitamin C needs 30% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Mandarin orange contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
6
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Manganese +1850%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +695%
Contains more Zinc +471.4%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +59.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +44.8%
Contains more Manganese +1850%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
7
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Cottage cheese
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +1272.8%
Contains more Fats +1287.1%
Contains more Other +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1272.8%
Contains more Fats +1287.1%
Contains more Other +281.1%
Contains more Carbs +294.7%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1196.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mandarin orange
57% 20% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.05 g
Glucose: 2.13 g
Fructose: 2.4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 11.12g 0.81g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.31g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 98kcal 53kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 2.67g 10.58g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 83mg 37mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 159mg 20mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 364mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.4mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.002mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 9.7µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 34µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.216mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 12µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.016mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.017mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.028mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.032mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.018mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.021mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.011mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.06g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.065g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cottage cheese Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.