Cod vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cod and cottage cheese?
- Cod is richer than cottage cheese in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, and choline.
- Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3049% more.
- Cod has 21 times more vitamin B3 than cottage cheese. While cod has 2.063mg of vitamin B3, cottage cheese has only 0.099mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cottage cheese is lower.
We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +241.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +418.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1983.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27368.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +432.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +254.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
0.67 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +541.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370% |
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Water
~79.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.231 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +727.7% |
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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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 0.557mg | 3049% |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 9.7µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.43µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 0.046mg | 15% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 11.12g | 13% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 364mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.099mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 104mg | 9% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 18.4mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.131g | 1.718g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 159mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.67g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 36IU | 3IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.028mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.781mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.447mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.635mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.917mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
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
731%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins