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Cottage cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cottage cheese and Turkey egg

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Turkey egg is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 305% more than Cottage cheese.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +5757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +253.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Calcium +19.3%
Contains more Iron +5757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.5%
Contains more Zinc +295%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +253.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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 B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.8%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293%
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.8%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +193.9%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Water - 72.5
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +193.9%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +78.5%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Water - 72.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1248%

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 1.15g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 4.3g 11.88g Turkey egg
Carbs 3.38g 1.15g Cottage cheese
Calories 98kcal 171kcal Turkey egg
Sugar 2.67g Turkey egg
Calcium 83mg 99mg Turkey egg
Iron 0.07mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 159mg 170mg Turkey egg
Potassium 104mg 142mg Turkey egg
Sodium 364mg 151mg Turkey egg
Zinc 0.4mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.029mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.002mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 9.7µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 140IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.024mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Folate 12µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.5mg 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.116mg 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.934mg 0.924mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.748mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.326mg 0.33mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 17mg 933mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 3.632g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 4.571g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Turkey egg
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
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.914g)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.