Cottage cheese vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cottage cheese and muffin?
- Cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K, manganese, iron, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin E, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 33% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 3 times more vitamin B12 than muffin. Cottage cheese has 0.43µg of vitamin B12, while muffin has 0.16µg.
- Cottage cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +88.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22350% |
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 AVitamin A | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1937.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1332.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +402.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 8.103g | 53% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 39.2µg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.449mg | 19% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 16.07g | 18% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 53g | 17% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.3mg | 15% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 375kcal | 14% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 92.5mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 4.49g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.16µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 4.822g | 10% |
| Folate | 12µg | 48µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.418mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 2.844g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 31.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +219.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1468% |
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Other
~1.48g
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
2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.103 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +519.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6487.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.31 g
Sucrose:
28.01 g
Glucose:
1.23 g
Fructose:
1.21 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.47 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +394.4% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
