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Cottage cheese vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cottage cheese and Maple syrup

  • Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Maple syrup is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 126% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Maple syrup has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Syrups, maple.

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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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
3
:
7
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Phosphorus +7850%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.5%
Contains more Manganese +145300%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +7850%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +1516.7%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +267.5%
Contains more Manganese +145300%

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.
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
8
:
2
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.1%
Cottage cheese
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%
Maple syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +679.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
4
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +27700%
Contains more Fats +7066.7%
Contains more Water +146.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +1883.4%
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +27700%
Contains more Fats +7066.7%
Contains more Water +146.3%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +1883.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
2
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6972.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6972.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +623.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
1
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Maple syrup
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 11.12g 0.04g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.06g Cottage cheese
Carbs 3.38g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 98kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 2.67g 60.46g Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.07mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 159mg 2mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 364mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 0.4mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.029mg 0.018mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 9.7µg 0.6µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.081mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.036mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 0µg 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 Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.011g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.017g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.711g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.