Cottage cheese vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cottage cheese and white chocolate different?
- Cottage cheese is higher in selenium; however, white chocolate is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 88% higher.
- Cottage cheese contains 4 times more sodium than white chocolate. While cottage cheese contains 364mg of sodium, white chocolate contains only 90mg.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than white chocolate (41).
Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +139.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +652.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.3% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6037.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +646.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1652.7% |
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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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1069.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +723.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 19.412g | 80% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 32.09g | 43% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 539kcal | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 9.097g | 21% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 59.24g | 19% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 199mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 90mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 5.87g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 4.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.1µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 1.013g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.56µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 176mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.608mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 59g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)