Cottage cheese vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cottage cheese and mayonnaise?
- Cottage cheese is higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K and vitamin E.
- Mayonnaise's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 136% more.
- Cottage cheese has 9 times more vitamin B2 than mayonnaise. While cottage cheese has 0.163mg of vitamin B2, mayonnaise has only 0.019mg.
- The amount of sodium in cottage cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +937.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +420% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +657.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +321.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
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 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +258.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.9% |
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:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1058.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +493% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +268.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1640.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.7% |
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
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2064.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36233.3% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 44.69g | 297% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 163µg | 136% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 74.85g | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 11.703g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 16.843g | 40% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 680kcal | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 3.28mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 0.96g | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 2.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.12µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 635mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.172mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 42mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 34.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.008mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 7IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | N/A |
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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins