Cheddar Cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Cottage cheese
- Cottage cheese contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2 than Cheddar Cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 86% higher.
- Cottage cheese contains 9 times less Zinc than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 3.64mg of Zinc, while Cottage cheese contains 0.4mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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.
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Calcium
+755.4%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+237.5%
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Phosphorus
+186.2%
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Zinc
+810%
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Manganese
+1250%
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Selenium
+193.8%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-44.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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Calcium
+755.4%
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Iron
+100%
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Magnesium
+237.5%
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Phosphorus
+186.2%
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Zinc
+810%
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Manganese
+1250%
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Selenium
+193.8%
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Potassium
+36.8%
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Sodium
-44.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.029
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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Vitamin A
+787.1%
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Vitamin E
+787.5%
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+162.6%
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Vitamin B6
+43.5%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+155.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+67.8%
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Vitamin B5
+35.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
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Vitamin A
+787.1%
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Vitamin E
+787.5%
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Vitamin D
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+162.6%
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Vitamin B6
+43.5%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+155.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+67.8%
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Vitamin B5
+35.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+105.7%
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Fats
+674.7%
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Other
+163.1%
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Water
+115.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.38
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
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Protein
+105.7%
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Fats
+674.7%
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Other
+163.1%
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Water
+115.5%
Equal in Carbs - 3.38
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1088.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1055.3%
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.123 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1088.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1055.3%
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+∞%
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Lactose
+2125%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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0 g
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0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
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0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+∞%
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+∞%
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Lactose
+2125%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.09g | 3.38g | |
Protein | 22.87g | 11.12g | |
Fats | 33.31g | 4.3g | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 3.38g | |
Calories | 404kcal | 98kcal | |
Sugar | 0.48g | 2.67g | |
Calcium | 710mg | 83mg | |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.07mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 159mg | |
Potassium | 76mg | 104mg | |
Sodium | 653mg | 364mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.4mg | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.029mg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.002mg | |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 9.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 1242IU | 140IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 37µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.08mg | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.163mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.099mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.557mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.046mg | |
Folate | 27µg | 12µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.43µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.147mg | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.5mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.591mg | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.116mg | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.934mg | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.269mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.577mg | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 0.748mg | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.326mg | |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 17mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 1.718g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 0.778g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.123g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
35%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.149g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)