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Cottage cheese vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cottage cheese and Spread

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Iron, and Choline.
  • Spread covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 29% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Spread contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Cottage cheese. Cottage cheese contains 159mg of Phosphorus, while Spread contains 59mg.
  • Cottage cheese has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Sandwich spread, pork, beef.

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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 Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Zinc +155%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Selenium - 9.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -64.1%
Contains more Iron +1028.6%
Contains more Zinc +155%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Selenium - 9.7

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2075%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +2075%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1647.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Fats +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Other +97.2%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +32.4%
Contains more Fats +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Other +97.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1985.4%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +874.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1985.4%

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 Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Spread Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 11.74g Spread
Protein 11.12g 7.66g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 3.38g 11.94g Spread
Calories 98kcal 235kcal Spread
Sugar 2.67g 0g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 83mg 12mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 159mg 59mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 110mg Spread
Sodium 364mg 1013mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.029mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg 9.7µg
Vitamin A 140IU 87IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 26µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 3IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.134mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.43mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 12µg 2µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.082mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.334mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.334mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.6mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.663mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.196mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.301mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.356mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.279mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 38mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 5.977g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.259g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.