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Cottage cheese vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottage cheese and Macadamia

  • Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12, while Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 180% more than Cottage cheese.
  • The amount of Sodium in Macadamia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Contains more Selenium +169.4%
Contains more Iron +5171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1525%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +253.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +2506.9%
Contains more Manganese +206450%
Equal in Calcium - 85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Selenium +169.4%
Contains more Iron +5171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1525%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +253.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +2506.9%
Contains more Manganese +206450%
Equal in Calcium - 85

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2398%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Folate - 11
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2398%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +5766.9%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1662.1%
Contains more Carbs +308.9%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Water +5766.9%
Contains more Other +23.7%
Contains more Fats +1662.1%
Contains more Carbs +308.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7467.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1121.1%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7467.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1121.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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 Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 11.12g 7.91g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 3.38g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 98kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 2.67g 4.57g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 83mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.07mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 8mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 159mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 104mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 364mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.4mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.029mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.002mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 9.7µg 3.6µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.162mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 12µg 11µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.067mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.37mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.314mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.602mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.018mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.023mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.748mg 0.363mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.195mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 1.718g 12.061g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.343g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

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

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