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Cottage cheese vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cottage cheese and mustard different?

  • Cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, while mustard is higher in selenium, iron, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
  • Mustard covers your daily need for selenium 43% more than cottage cheese.
  • Mustard is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Mustard has a higher glycemic index (32) than cottage cheese (10).

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Mustard, prepared, yellow types were 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.4%

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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.7%

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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
Contains more OtherOther +139%
~equal in Water ~83.72g

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
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +529.3%

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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 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 Mustard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Mustard Opinion
Calories 98kcal 60kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 3.74g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 3.34g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Net carbs 3.38g 1.83g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 5.83g Mustard
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 48mg Mustard
Calcium 83mg 63mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 152mg Mustard
Iron 0.07mg 1.61mg Mustard
Sugar 2.67g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 0g 4g Mustard
Copper 0.029mg 0.074mg Mustard
Zinc 0.4mg 0.64mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 159mg 108mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 1104mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 109IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 37µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 9.7µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.254mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 12µg 7µg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.009g Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.009mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.167mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.146mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.292mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.264mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.076mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.161mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.189mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.119mg Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Mustard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.504g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.