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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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 Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +592.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +592.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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 B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Fats +416.7%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Contains more Fats +416.7%
Contains more Carbs +269.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +570.7%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cottage cheese Whipped cream
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 11.12g 3.2g Cottage cheese
Fats 4.3g 22.22g Whipped cream
Carbs 3.38g 12.49g Whipped cream
Calories 98kcal 257kcal Whipped cream
Sugar 2.67g 8g Cottage cheese
Calcium 83mg 101mg Whipped cream
Iron 0.07mg 0.05mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Whipped cream
Phosphorus 159mg 89mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 104mg 147mg Whipped cream
Sodium 364mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.4mg 0.37mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.029mg 0.01mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.001mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg 1.4µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU 685IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.64mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 3IU 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.065mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.305mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.041mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg 3µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.29µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Whipped cream
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.045mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg 0.144mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg 0.194mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg 0.313mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg 0.254mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 0.154mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg 0.214mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg 0.087mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg 76mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 13.831g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 6.418g Whipped cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 0.825g Whipped cream

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Cottage cheese Whipped cream
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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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
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.

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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.