Minestrone vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between minestrone and cottage cheese
- Minestrone has more vitamin A and manganese; however, cottage cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 19% more.
- Minestrone contains 76 times more manganese than cottage cheese. Minestrone contains 0.152mg of manganese, while cottage cheese contains 0.002mg.
- Minestrone contains less sodium.
- Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +591.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +805.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +528.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +313.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -86.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.3% |
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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| Protein | 1.77g | 11.12g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 159mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.557mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.002mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1.718g | 7% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 4.3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 364mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 98kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.123g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.778g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 37µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 130mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.