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Cracker vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Cottage cheese

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin E , while Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • Cottage cheese contains 246 times less Manganese than Cracker. Cracker contains 0.491mg of Manganese, while Cottage cheese contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Cracker
Cracker
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +5657.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +258.6%
Contains more Manganese +24450%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +44.6%
Contains more Iron +5657.1%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +258.6%
Contains more Manganese +24450%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Selenium +44.8%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +514.7%
Contains more Carbs +1713.6%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Water +2441.1%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Fats +514.7%
Contains more Carbs +1713.6%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Protein +67.5%
Contains more Water +2441.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +742.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10580.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +742.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10580.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
5
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Cracker
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Cottage cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 59g 3.38g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 26.43g 4.3g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 3.38g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 98kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 83mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.07mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 159mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 104mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.49mg 0.4mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.029mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.002mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.08mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.027mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.163mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.099mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.046mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 12µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.193mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.471mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.103mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.112mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.294mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.145mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.778g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.123g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker Cottage cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
53%
Cracker
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.