Cottage cheese vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cottage cheese and milk
- Cottage cheese has more selenium and phosphorus; however, milk has more vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for cottage cheese is 14% higher.
- Milk has 3 times less selenium than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese has 9.7µg of selenium, while milk has 3.3µg.
- Milk is lower in sodium.
- Milk has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +193.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +230% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +343.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +94.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 11.12g | 3.37g | 16% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 44mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 3.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 95mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.97g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.633g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.361mg | 4% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.47µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 58µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.185mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 17.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.085g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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