Cottage cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and pistachios
- The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and magnesium in pistachios is higher than in cottage cheese.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 141% more than cottage cheese.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Nuts, pistachio 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 SeleniumSelenium | +38.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +885.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4382.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59900% |
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 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1213.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3595.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1725.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +954% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +703.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.3% |
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2889.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11591.1% |
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:
1.67 g
Sucrose:
6.87 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 1.3mg | 141% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 1.7mg | 127% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 14.38g | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.87mg | 70% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 45.32g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 23.257g | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 1.2mg | 52% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 3.92mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 490mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 0g | 10.6g | 42% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 121mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 1025mg | 27% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 560kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 2.86mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 5.907g | 19% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 20.16g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 2.2mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Folate | 12µg | 51µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 27.17g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 83mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.