Cottage cheese vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cottage cheese and potato salad?
- Cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet potato salad is richer in vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and iron.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 3 times more phosphorus than potato salad. Cottage cheese has 159mg of phosphorus, while potato salad has 52mg.
- Cottage cheese contains less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +336.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +828.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4950% |
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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +799% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.5% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
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Water
~76g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2938.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 3.737g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 2.68g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 68mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 4.1µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.118mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 529mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.65mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 2.48g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 1.429g | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.