Egg vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between eggs and cottage cheese
- Cottage cheese contains less copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and iron than eggs.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 219% higher.
- Cottage cheese contains 29 times less vitamin D than eggs. Eggs contain 87IU of vitamin D, while cottage cheese contains 3IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in cottage cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6796.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +217.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66% |
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 AVitamin A | +302.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.8% |
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Water
~79.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 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 | +424% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1049.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.029mg | 219% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 17mg | 119% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 18.4mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 9.7µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.43µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.163mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.557mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.07mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 37µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 3IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 4.3g | 10% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 364mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.123g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 0.778g | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 1.718g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 11.12g | 3% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 98kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 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
53%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.549g)