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Cottage cheese vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cottage cheese and Watermelon different?

  • Cottage cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cottage cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 21% more than Watermelon.
  • Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Watermelon, raw types were used 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.
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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1085.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1345.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2325%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.045mg

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1723%
Contains more FatsFats +2766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +487.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%

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
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2002.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Cottage cheese Watermelon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Watermelon Opinion
Calories 98kcal 30kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 0.61g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 0.15g Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Net carbs 3.38g 7.15g Watermelon
Carbs 3.38g 7.55g Watermelon
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Watermelon
Calcium 83mg 7mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 112mg Watermelon
Iron 0.07mg 0.24mg Watermelon
Sugar 2.67g 6.2g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0g 0.4g Watermelon
Copper 0.029mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.4mg 0.1mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 159mg 11mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 1mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 140IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 28µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.05mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 9.7µg 0.4µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.021mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.221mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.045mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Folate 12µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg 4.1mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 0.037g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.05g Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.007mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.019mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.018mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.062mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.006mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.015mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.016mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.006mg Cottage cheese
Fructose 0g 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese Watermelon
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
8%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.702g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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