Goat cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are goat cheese and cottage cheese different?
- Goat cheese is higher in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, and iron; however, cottage cheese is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for goat cheese is 95% higher.
- Goat cheese contains 23 times more iron than cottage cheese. While goat cheese contains 1.62mg of iron, cottage cheese contains only 0.07mg.
- Cottage cheese has less saturated fat.
Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +259% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2214.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1844.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4550% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.3% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1059.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +594% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2716.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 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 | +775.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +476.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
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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| Saturated fat | 20.639g | 1.718g | 86% |
| Copper | 0.564mg | 0.029mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 407µg | 37µg | 41% |
| Fats | 29.84g | 4.3g | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.676mg | 0.163mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 375mg | 159mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 83mg | 22% |
| Protein | 21.58g | 11.12g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 17mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.62mg | 0.07mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.808g | 0.778g | 15% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 98kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 9.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.43µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.557mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.148mg | 0.099mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.709g | 0.123g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 364mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.921g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)