Cottage cheese vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cottage cheese and seaweed?
- Cottage cheese is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, yet seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and calcium.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% more.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3971.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +348.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| 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 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +374.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +561.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +667.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +183.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +368.8% |
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Water
~81.58g
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +693.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
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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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 66µg | 55% |
| Folate | 12µg | 180µg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 2.85mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 121mg | 27% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 1.68g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 42mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.13mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 168mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.23mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.247g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.56g | 6% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 233mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 43kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.098g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.642mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.047g | 1% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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