Cottage cheese vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cottage cheese and yam
- Cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus, while yam has more potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Yam covers your daily need for potassium, 21% more than cottage cheese.
- The amount of sodium in yam is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of yam is 51.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd and Yam, 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 CalciumCalcium | +388.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1285.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +684.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +671.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +513.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19750% |
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 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +457.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +537% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.7% |
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:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +626.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2429.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +724.9% |
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12866.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 104mg | 816mg | 21% |
| Protein | 11.12g | 1.53g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.397mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.178mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.7µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Sodium | 364mg | 9mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 55mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.032mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 3.38g | 27.88g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 0.037g | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 0.54mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.3g | 0.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 0.314mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.099mg | 0.552mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 0.006g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Calories | 98kcal | 118kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.38g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0.034mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.681g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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