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Cottage cheese vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cottage cheese and oatmeal

  • Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 74% more than cottage cheese.
  • Oatmeal has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more IronIron +8414.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27800%
~equal in Calcium ~80mg

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 0% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +863%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +530.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.2%
Contains more FatsFats +216.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.3%
~equal in Water ~84.03g

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.3%

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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Oatmeal
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 98kcal 68kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 2.37g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 1.36g Cottage cheese
Net carbs 3.38g 9.97g Oatmeal
Carbs 3.38g 11.67g Oatmeal
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Oatmeal
Calcium 83mg 80mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 61mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 2.67g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.029mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.4mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 159mg 77mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 49mg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 140IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 37µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 9.7µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.317mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 12µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 4.7mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 0.391g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.426g Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.083mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.105mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.2mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.135mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.04mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.13mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.151mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.057mg Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Oatmeal
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
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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