Hummus vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and cottage cheese
- Hummus has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 55% more than cottage cheese.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial 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 | +787.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3385.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1717.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +357.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +322% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +322.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 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 | -16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +419.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2837.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.029mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.002mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 0.07mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 0g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.123g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Folate | 83µg | 12µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 8mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 9.7µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.027mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.557mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.778g | 8% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 4.3g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 11.12g | 6% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 104mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 166kcal | 98kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.099mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 379mg | 364mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 1.718g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
64%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins