Cottage cheese vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cottage cheese and potatoes
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potatoes is 22% higher.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +591.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2325% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +971.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.298mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 2.05g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 57mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 425mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.025g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.09g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 1.061mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.295mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.081mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 17.49g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.002g | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +442.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4677.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.5% |
~equal in
Water
~79.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 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