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Cottage cheese vs. Pico de gallo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Pico de gallo different?

  • Cottage cheese has more Calcium than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and PACE, Pico De Gallo are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.5%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +85.8%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +177.5%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +85.8%

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 Pico de gallo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Pico de gallo Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Protein 11.12g 0g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 9.38g Pico de gallo
Calories 98kcal 31kcal Cottage cheese
Sugar 2.67g 6.25g Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 0mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 469mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 313IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pico de gallo
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Pico de gallo
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
3%
Pico de gallo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
6%
Pico de gallo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.