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Cottage cheese vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cottage cheese and Star anise

  • Cottage cheese contains less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium than Star anise.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Star anise is 461% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Spices, anise seed.

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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 Selenium +94%
Contains more Calcium +678.3%
Contains more Iron +52700%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +1285.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +3037.9%
Contains more Manganese +114900%
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 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +94%
Contains more Calcium +678.3%
Contains more Iron +52700%
Contains more Magnesium +2025%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +1285.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +3037.9%
Contains more Manganese +114900%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313%
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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +736.4%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +269.8%
Contains more Carbs +1379.9%
Contains more Other +392.2%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Water +736.4%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Fats +269.8%
Contains more Carbs +1379.9%
Contains more Other +392.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2461%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1157.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2461%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 11.12g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 4.3g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 3.38g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 98kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 2.67g Star anise
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 83mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.07mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 8mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 159mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 104mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 364mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.4mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.029mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.002mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 9.7µg 5µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 16µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 12µg 10µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Star anise
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
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.132g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.