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Frozen yogurt vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Frozen yogurt and Cottage cheese different?

  • Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus than Frozen yogurt.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cottage cheese is 15% higher.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 7 times more Sugar than Cottage cheese. While Frozen yogurt contains 19.92g of Sugar, Cottage cheese contains only 2.67g.

Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +20.5%
Contains more Iron +557.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +222.2%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +539.1%
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +135%
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +539.1%
Contains more Protein +270.7%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +135%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frozen yogurt Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 3.38g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 3.6g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 21.6g 3.38g Frozen yogurt
Calories 127kcal 98kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 19.92g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Calcium 100mg 83mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.46mg 0.07mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 89mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 156mg 104mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 364mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 1.9µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 176IU 140IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 37µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.08mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 3IU 3IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.027mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.163mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 4µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 13mg 17mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 0.778g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Cottage cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
8%
Frozen yogurt
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/nutrients
  2. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.