Mozzarella vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and cottage cheese different?
- Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and selenium than cottage cheese.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for mozzarella is 65% higher.
- Mozzarella contains 8 times more zinc than cottage cheese. While mozzarella contains 3.13mg of zinc, cottage cheese contains only 0.4mg.
- Cottage cheese has less saturated fat.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than mozzarella (27).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +780.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +682.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.9% |
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 | +270.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.9% |
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Carbs
~3.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +522.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +313.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
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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| Calcium | 731mg | 83mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 159mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 1.718g | 42% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 11.12g | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 4.3g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.43µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.163mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 9.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 37µg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 0.778g | 10% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 98kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.123g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 3IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 104mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 18.4mg | 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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.