Lettuce vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lettuce and cottage cheese
- Lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, and iron; however, cottage cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 145% more than cottage cheese.
- Lettuce has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of lettuce is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1128.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +448.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +717.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2766.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 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 | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12866.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg | 0µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 370µg | 37µg | 37% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 11.12g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 159mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.002mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.557mg | 8% |
| Folate | 38µg | 12µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.163mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 4% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 98kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.6mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.87g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.78g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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
45%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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