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Cottage cheese vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and cayenne pepper

  • The amount of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, and potassium in cayenne pepper is higher than in cottage cheese.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 829% more than cottage cheese.
  • Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1836.5%
Contains more IronIron +11042.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99900%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5524.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5226.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +179.9%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +891.2%
Contains more FatsFats +301.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1575.4%
Contains more OtherOther +328.4%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +253.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6704.9%

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 Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 37µg 2081µg 227%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 29.83mg 198%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 2.45mg 185%
Fiber 0g 27.2g 109%
Iron 0.07mg 7.8mg 97%
Manganese 0.002mg 2mg 87%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.919mg 58%
Potassium 104mg 2014mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 8.37g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 8.701mg 54%
Copper 0.029mg 0.373mg 38%
Magnesium 8mg 152mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.328mg 25%
Folate 12µg 106µg 24%
Fats 4.3g 17.27g 20%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.48mg 19%
Phosphorus 159mg 293mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg 18%
Carbs 3.38g 56.63g 18%
Sodium 364mg 30mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 11%
Calories 98kcal 318kcal 11%
Saturated fat 1.718g 3.26g 7%
Calcium 83mg 148mg 7%
Choline 18.4mg 51.5mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g 2.75g 5%
Selenium 9.7µg 8.8µg 2%
Protein 11.12g 12.01g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.38g 29.43g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 2.67g 10.34g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.