Condensed milk vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between condensed milk and cottage cheese?
- Condensed milk is richer than cottage cheese in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, selenium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Condensed milk's daily need coverage for calcium is 20% more.
- Condensed milk has 5 times more choline than cottage cheese. While condensed milk has 89.1mg of choline, cottage cheese has only 18.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- The glycemic index of cottage cheese is lower.
We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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 | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +242.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +256.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +384.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
8.7 g
Carbs:
54.4 g
Water:
27.16 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1509.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.337 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 | +212% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.7% |
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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| Calcium | 284mg | 83mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.416mg | 0.163mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.486g | 1.718g | 17% |
| Carbs | 54.4g | 3.38g | 17% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 18.4mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 159mg | 13% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 98kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 364mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.8µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 104mg | 8% |
| Fats | 8.7g | 4.3g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 11.12g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.427g | 0.778g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 0.557mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.337g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.4g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 54.4g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.44µg | 0.43µg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.112mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.357mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.479mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.775mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.627mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.198mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.382mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.529mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.214mg | 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
26%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins