Colby cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Colby cheese and Cottage cheese
- The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Selenium in Colby cheese is higher than in Cottage cheese.
- Colby cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than Cottage cheese.
- Colby cheese contains 8 times more Calcium than Cottage cheese. While Colby cheese contains 685mg of Calcium, Cottage cheese contains only 83mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, colby 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 | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +985.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +667.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.7% |
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 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +646.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +108.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 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 | +1092.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +674.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 394kcal | 98kcal |
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| Protein | 23.76g | 11.12g |
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| Fats | 32.11g | 4.3g |
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| Net carbs | 2.57g | 3.38g |
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| Carbs | 2.57g | 3.38g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 685mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.07mg |
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| Sugar | 0.52g | 2.67g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 3.07mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 457mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 604mg | 364mg |
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| Vitamin A | 994IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.218g | 1.718g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.28g | 0.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 0.123g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.147mg |
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| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 0.591mg |
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| Leucine | 2.275mg | 1.116mg |
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| Lysine | 1.978mg | 0.934mg |
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| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.269mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 0.577mg |
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| Valine | 1.586mg | 0.748mg |
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| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0.326mg |
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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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.5g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Colby cheese is relatively richer in vitamins