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Cottage cheese vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cottage cheese and Peanut butter

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Fiber in Peanut butter is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 81% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
8
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Iron +2385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +436.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.5%
Contains more Copper +1355.2%
Contains more Manganese +83150%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +69.4%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Iron +2385.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +436.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +527.5%
Contains more Copper +1355.2%
Contains more Manganese +83150%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
8
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Cottage cheese
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
4
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Water +6387%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +1094.4%
Contains more Carbs +560.1%
Contains more Other +105%
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +6387%
Contains more Protein +99.7%
Contains more Fats +1094.4%
Contains more Carbs +560.1%
Contains more Other +105%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3234.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10091.1%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3234.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10091.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
4
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Peanut butter
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 11.12g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 4.3g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 3.38g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 98kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 2.67g 10.49g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 83mg 49mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 8mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 159mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 104mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 364mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.4mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.029mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.002mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 9.7µg 4.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 12µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.5mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.116mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.934mg 0.681mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.265mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.748mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.326mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 10.325g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Peanut butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.