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Crouton vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crouton and Cottage cheese

  • Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, however, Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Crouton is 51% higher.
  • Cottage cheese is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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 Iron +5728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Copper +462.1%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +286.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +5728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.2%
Contains more Zinc +122.5%
Contains more Copper +462.1%
Contains more Manganese +24900%
Contains more Selenium +286.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -47.9%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5393.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
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 B1 +2207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5393.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +2074.6%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Contains more Water +1350.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.12
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
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 +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +2074.6%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Contains more Water +1350.7%
Equal in Protein - 11.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +935%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 3.38g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 11.12g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 4.3g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 3.38g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 98kcal Crouton
Sugar 2.67g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 0g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 4.08mg 0.07mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 8mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 124mg 104mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.89mg 0.4mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.029mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.002mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 9.7µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.027mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.163mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.099mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 132µg 12µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.337mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.832mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.278mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.211mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.577mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.255mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.718g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.778g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.123g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
38%
Crouton
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.