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Sugar substitute vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Cottage cheese

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Cottage cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 80% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cottage cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 Calcium +959%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1887.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +314.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +959%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1887.5%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +314.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2408%
Contains more Other +185.8%
Contains more Protein +439.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +773%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
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 +2408%
Contains more Other +185.8%
Contains more Protein +439.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +773%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Sugar substitute Cottage cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 3.38g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 84.77g 3.38g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 98kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 83mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.07mg Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 8mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 8mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 39mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 572mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.04mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Copper 0.007mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.022mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg Cottage cheese
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 17mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 1.718g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
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.

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.