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Cottage cheese vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and prunes

  • Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, while prunes have more vitamin K, fiber, copper, potassium, manganese, and vitamin A.
  • Prunes cover your daily need for vitamin K, 50% more than cottage cheese.
  • The amount of sodium in prunes is lower.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of prunes is 29.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
Prunes
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +412.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +603.8%
Contains more IronIron +1228.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +869%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14850%
~equal in Zinc ~0.44mg

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%
Prunes
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1801%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~39µg

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
Prunes
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2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +410.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1031.6%
Contains more WaterWater +158.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1789.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87.2%

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
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1367.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%

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
Prunes
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12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Prunes
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Prunes DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.029mg 0.281mg 28%
Fiber 0g 7.1g 28%
Carbs 3.38g 63.88g 20%
Potassium 104mg 732mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg 18%
Protein 11.12g 2.18g 18%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.3µg 17%
Sodium 364mg 2mg 16%
Fructose 0g 12.45g 16%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.299mg 13%
Phosphorus 159mg 69mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.205mg 12%
Iron 0.07mg 0.93mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 1.882mg 11%
Magnesium 8mg 41mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.718g 0.088g 7%
Calories 98kcal 240kcal 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Fats 4.3g 0.38g 6%
Calcium 83mg 43mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.422mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.43mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 0.053g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.186mg 2%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Folate 12µg 4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 56.78g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 38.13g N/A
Zinc 0.4mg 0.44mg 0%
Vitamin A 37µg 39µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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