Cottage cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cottage cheese and tortilla
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B5; however, tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, manganese, fiber, and copper.
- Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 47% more than cottage cheese.
- Tortilla contains 6 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese. Cottage cheese contains 1.718g of saturated fat, while tortilla contains 0.296g.
- The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +5342.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +251.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +352.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +99.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1377.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +320.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.9% |
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:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.07mg | 3.81mg | 47% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.37mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 4.125mg | 25% |
Folate | 12µg | 98µg | 22% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 18% | |
Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
Carbs | 3.38g | 49.94g | 16% |
Selenium | 9.7µg | 16.6µg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.268mg | 12% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
Copper | 0.029mg | 0.102mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
Protein | 11.12g | 7.28g | 8% |
Calories | 98kcal | 237kcal | 7% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.296g | 6% |
Sodium | 364mg | 482mg | 5% |
Fats | 4.3g | 0.95g | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | |
Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 8mg | 19mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 159mg | 146mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.391g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
Calcium | 83mg | 70mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.185g | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.38g | 47.54g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
Potassium | 104mg | 105mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.67g | 2.75g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.748mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.422g)
Which food is cheaper?

Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.