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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.
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.5%
Contains more IronIron +2385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1355.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +527.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 12% 1.6% 1.5% 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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +625%
Contains more CholineCholine +242.4%
~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
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 WaterWater +6387%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1094.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +560.1%
Contains more OtherOther +105%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3234.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10091.1%

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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 12.535g 83%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 13.112mg 81%
Fats 4.3g 51.36g 72%
Manganese 0.002mg 1.665mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 25.941g 63%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 9.1mg 60%
Copper 0.029mg 0.422mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.718g 10.325g 39%
Magnesium 8mg 168mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.441mg 30%
Phosphorus 159mg 335mg 25%
Calories 98kcal 598kcal 25%
Protein 11.12g 22.21g 22%
Iron 0.07mg 1.74mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.51mg 19%
Folate 12µg 87µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg 18%
Sodium 364mg 17mg 15%
Potassium 104mg 558mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.137mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.15mg 10%
Selenium 9.7µg 4.1µg 10%
Choline 18.4mg 63mg 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Carbs 3.38g 22.31g 6%
Vitamin A 37µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 83mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.192mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 17.31g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
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.