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Muffin vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Cottage cheese?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 33% higher.
  • Muffin has 225 times more Manganese than Cottage cheese. Muffin has 0.449mg of Manganese, while Cottage cheese has 0.002mg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Manganese +22350%
Contains more Calcium +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159
Equal in Sodium - 364
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
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 +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Manganese +22350%
Contains more Calcium +88.6%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159
Equal in Sodium - 364
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1332.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 E +1937.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1332.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +168.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Fats +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +1468%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Water +219.7%
Equal in Other - 1.41
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Fats +273.7%
Contains more Carbs +1468%
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Water +219.7%
Equal in Other - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +519.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6487.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +519.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6487.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +394.4%
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +394.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 3.38g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 16.07g 4.3g Muffin
Carbs 53g 3.38g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 98kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1.1g 0g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 1.3mg 0.07mg Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 121mg 104mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 364mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.06mg 0.029mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.002mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 73IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.08mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 3IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.027mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.163mg
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 0.099mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 48µg 12µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.181mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.421mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.199mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.115mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.257mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.128mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 30mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Trans Fat 0.2g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.778g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.123g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.