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Jalapeño vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jalapeño and Cottage cheese

  • Jalapeño has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber, while Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 132% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jalapeño is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, jalapeno, 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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
6
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +4750%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.5%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +2325%
Jalapeño
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
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 +257.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +138.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Contains more Manganese +4750%
Contains more Calcium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +511.5%
Contains more Zinc +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +2325%

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.
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
8
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +670%
Contains more Vitamin E +4375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Jalapeño
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 A +670%
Contains more Vitamin E +4375%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +92.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +1122%
Contains more Fats +1062.2%
Contains more Other +166%
Jalapeño
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 +92.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +1122%
Contains more Fats +1062.2%
Contains more Other +166%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
1
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123
Jalapeño
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 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 -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.123

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jalapeño
Jalapeño
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Jalapeño
36% 64%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 2.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Jalapeño Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.38g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.37g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 6.5g 3.38g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 2.63g 0g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 2.8g 0g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0.07mg Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Jalapeño
Phosphorus 26mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 248mg 104mg Jalapeño
Sodium 3mg 364mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.029mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.002mg Jalapeño
Selenium 0.4µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 1078IU 140IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 37µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg 0.08mg Jalapeño
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 118.6mg 0mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.027mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.099mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.046mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 12µg Jalapeño
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 18.5µg 0µg Jalapeño
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 Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g 1.718g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.123g Cottage cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

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Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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.

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.