Sweet potato vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sweet potato and cottage cheese
- Sweet potato has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber; however, cottage cheese is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 103% more than cottage cheese.
- Sweet potato contains less sodium.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato is 70, while the glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +356.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +885.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4750% |
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 | +13627.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +787.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1402% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +512.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +453.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2766.7% |
~equal in
Water
~79.79g
~equal in
Other
~1.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 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 | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +38800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 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 MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 90kcal | 98kcal |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 11.12g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 4.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 3.38g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 3.38g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 83mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 104mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.07mg |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 2.67g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.4mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 364mg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 9.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 13.1mg | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 1.718g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.123g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.147mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.591mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.116mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.934mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.269mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.577mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.748mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.326mg |
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| Fructose | 0.5g | 0g |
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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
111%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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