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Ice pop vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice pop and Cottage cheese

  • Ice pop has more Iron, however, Cottage cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Cottage cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 23% more than Ice pop.
  • Cottage cheese contains 8 times less Iron than Ice pop. Ice pop contains 0.54mg of Iron, while Cottage cheese contains 0.07mg.
  • Ice pop has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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.
Ice pop
Ice pop
2
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8
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +671.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +593.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4750%
Ice pop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +671.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +593.3%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +4750%

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.
Ice pop
Ice pop
1
:
10
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Ice pop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cottage cheese
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice pop
Ice pop
2
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3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +468.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1691.7%
Contains more Other +3425%
Equal in Water - 79.79
Ice pop
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Cottage cheese
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 +468.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1691.7%
Contains more Other +3425%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice pop
Ice pop
1
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2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1425.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.8%
Ice pop
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1425.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice pop
Ice pop
4
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Ice pop
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 3.38g Ice pop
Protein 0g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.24g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 19.23g 3.38g Ice pop
Calories 79kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 2.72g 0g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Calcium 0mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.54mg 0.07mg Ice pop
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 15mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 7mg 364mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.15mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 0.2µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 0µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
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 0mg 17mg Ice pop
Saturated Fat 0.013g 1.718g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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
0%
Ice pop
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.