Chocolate vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and cottage cheese
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and potassium; however, cottage cheese has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 111% higher.
- Cottage cheese is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +437.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11357.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3444.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +402.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +223.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +632.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +87% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +627.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1709.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8125.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +1126.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +787.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +61.8% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.029mg | 111% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.07mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 1.718g | 76% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.002mg | 62% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 4.3g | 42% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 8mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 98kcal | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.778g | 22% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 3.38g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 104mg | 13% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 11.12g | 12% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 9.7µg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.43µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 159mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.123g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
9%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.801g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)