Custard vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between custard and cottage cheese
- Custard has more vitamin D and calcium; however, cottage cheese is richer in selenium.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for sodium is 12% more.
- Custard contains 16 times more vitamin D than cottage cheese. Custard contains 47IU of vitamin D, while cottage cheese contains 3IU.
- Cottage cheese contains less cholesterol.
- Custard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard is 35, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +61.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
17.6 g
Water:
73.45 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +420.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +178.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.9% |
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Fats
~4.3g
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Water
~79.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.312 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 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
4.63 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 LactoseLactose | +73.4% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 3.99g | 11.12g | 14% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 364mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 9.7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 3IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 83mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0.43µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 159mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 0.557mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 1.718g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 0.778g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Calories | 122kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 4g | 4.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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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
19%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)