English muffin vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and cottage cheese
- English muffins have more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, and folate, while cottage cheese has more vitamin B12.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 16% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1171.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +570.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1481.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +975% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1260.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 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 | -84.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +622% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.6% |
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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| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.43µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.002mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 46g | 3.38g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.029mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.099mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.718g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 11.12g | 7% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 98kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 37µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.123g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 159mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 364mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 83mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.557mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.778g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.459g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins