Dried fruit vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dried fruit and cottage cheese
- Dried fruit has more vitamin A, copper, iron, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin B3; however, cottage cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 69% higher.
- Dried fruit is lower in sodium.
- Dried fruit has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1017.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1082.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11650% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340.9% |
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 | +386.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2515.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1753.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +743.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | +951.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.029mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.07mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 104mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 0g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.08mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 3.38g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.099mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 37µg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 11.12g | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 9.7µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 159mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.002mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 98kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.557mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
24%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.701g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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