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Cottage cheese vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cottage cheese and Pear

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Pear has more Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cottage cheese is 21% higher.
  • Pear is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Pears, 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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
5
:
5
Pear
Pear
Contains more Calcium +822.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +2300%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Calcium +822.2%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1225%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +182.8%
Contains more Manganese +2300%

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
8
:
4
Pear
Pear
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
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%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains more Protein +2988.9%
Contains more Fats +2971.4%
Contains more Other +354.8%
Contains more Carbs +350.6%
Equal in Water - 83.96
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
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +2988.9%
Contains more Fats +2971.4%
Contains more Other +354.8%
Contains more Carbs +350.6%
Equal in Water - 83.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Pear
Pear
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +826.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +826.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
3
Pear
Pear
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
Pear
7% 27% 66%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 2.6 g
Fructose: 6.42 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Pear
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Pear Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 12.13g Pear
Protein 11.12g 0.36g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.14g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 15.23g Pear
Calories 98kcal 57kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 6.42g Pear
Sugar 2.67g 9.75g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 3.1g Pear
Calcium 83mg 9mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.18mg Pear
Magnesium 8mg 7mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 12mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 116mg Pear
Sodium 364mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 0.4mg 0.1mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.082mg Pear
Manganese 0.002mg 0.048mg Pear
Selenium 9.7µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 25IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.12mg Pear
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.012mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.026mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.161mg Pear
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.049mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.011mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.011mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.019mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.017mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.011mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.017mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pear
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.022g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.084g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.094g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Pear
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
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
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.

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.