Cottage cheese vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cottage cheese and sugar?
- Cottage cheese is richer than sugar in phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 23% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in sugar is lower.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Sugars, granulated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +314.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +757.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +398850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2858% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 3.38g | 99.98g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.6µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 387kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.019mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.007mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| 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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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins