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Cottage cheese vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cottage cheese and fish sandwiches?

  • Cottage cheese is higher in phosphorus, yet fish sandwiches are higher in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for iron is 18% more.
  • The amount of sodium in cottage cheese is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.1%
Contains more IronIron +2042.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.6%

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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2071.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.1%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.7%
Contains more FatsFats +189.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +689.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +233.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4987%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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 Fish sandwich
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 6.257g 41%
Iron 0.07mg 1.5mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.21mg 15%
Selenium 9.7µg 18µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 2.15mg 13%
Fats 4.3g 12.45g 13%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.68µg 10%
Sodium 364mg 602mg 10%
Folate 12µg 46µg 9%
Calories 98kcal 257kcal 8%
Carbs 3.38g 26.69g 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg 6%
Phosphorus 159mg 116mg 6%
Copper 0.029mg 0.075mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 37mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 2.595g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.37mg 4%
Magnesium 8mg 25mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Potassium 104mg 206mg 3%
Vitamin A 37µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 28.9mg 2%
Fructose 0g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.07mg 2%
Protein 11.12g 10.29g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.718g 1.949g 1%
Vitamin D 3IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 2.67g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0%
Threonine 0.5mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0%
Leucine 1.116mg 0%
Lysine 0.934mg 0%
Methionine 0.269mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0%
Valine 0.748mg 0%
Histidine 0.326mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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