Currant vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between currants and cottage cheese?
- Currants are richer in vitamin C, fiber, iron, and vitamin K, yet cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Currants' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 46% higher.
- Currants contain less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index than currants.
We used Currants, red and white, raw and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1328.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +770.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +694.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2050% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.9% |
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Water
~79.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 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 | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2678.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 11.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 0g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 159mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 364mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.557mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 104mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 3.38g | 3% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 98kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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