Cottage cheese vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cottage cheese and pasta?
- Cottage cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B5, yet pasta is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and manganese.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for sodium is 16% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 14 times more calcium than pasta. Cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium, while pasta has 6mg.
- Pasta contains less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 | +1283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1528.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11100% |
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 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +207.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +674.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +902% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +309.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +637.6% |
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +527.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +248.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 364mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Folate | 12µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 5.15g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.14µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.15g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.183mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 1.05g | 5% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 131kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.568g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.