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Cottage cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cottage cheese and Swiss cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2 than Cottage cheese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 110% more.
  • Cottage cheese contains 2 times more Sodium than Swiss cheese. Cottage cheese contains 364mg of Sodium, while Swiss cheese contains 187mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +312.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +972.3%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +992.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.3%

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% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 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 0% 63% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +647.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +611.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.7%
Contains more WaterWater +112%
Contains more ProteinProtein +142.4%
Contains more FatsFats +620.7%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +934.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +990.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Swiss cheese Opinion
Calories 98kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 11.12g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 4.3g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 3.38g 1.44g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 1.44g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 93mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 83mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 104mg 72mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.07mg 0.13mg Swiss cheese
Sugar 2.67g 0g Swiss cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 364mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 37µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.011mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.064mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.353mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 12µg 10µg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 15.5mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 18.227g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.748mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Swiss cheese
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
45%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.