Cottage cheese vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cottage cheese and whipped cream?
- Cottage cheese is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet whipped cream is richer in vitamin A.
- Whipped cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 61% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 46 times more sodium than whipped cream. Cottage cheese has 364mg of sodium, while whipped cream has 8mg.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than whipped cream.
We used Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +592.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +408.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
3.2 g
Fats:
22.22 g
Carbs:
12.49 g
Water:
61.33 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.5% |
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
13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.825 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +724.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +570.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 13.831g | 55% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 22.22g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 76mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 188µg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 3.2g | 16% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 1.4µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 6.418g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 257kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.29µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.305mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.825g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 12.49g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 12.49g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 16.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.