Potato vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potatoes and cottage cheese
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, iron, and copper; however, cottage cheese has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for potatoes is 22% higher.
- Cottage cheese has 12 times less iron than potatoes. Potatoes have 0.81mg of iron, while cottage cheese has 0.07mg.
- Potatoes are lower in sodium.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1057.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +279.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +591.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +971.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +409.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +417.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +442.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4677.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
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Water
~79.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 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 | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.046mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 11.12g | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 364mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 159mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 104mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 98kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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