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Tilsit cheese vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tilsit cheese and Cottage cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Selenium in Tilsit cheese is higher than in Cottage cheese.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 75% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 9 times more Zinc than Cottage cheese. While Tilsit cheese contains 3.5mg of Zinc, Cottage cheese contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cottage cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, tilsit 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 25% 9.2% 2.6% 9.7% 11% 68% 47% 0.26% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +743.4%
Contains more IronIron +228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.4% 1.6% 3% 6.8% 38% 1.9% 33% 11% 54% 0% 9% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +388.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 ProteinProtein +119.5%
Contains more FatsFats +504.2%
Contains more OtherOther +245.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.8%
Contains more WaterWater +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.123 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +817.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +486.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Cottage cheese Opinion
Calories 340kcal 98kcal Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 11.12g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 4.3g Tilsit cheese
Net carbs 1.88g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Carbs 1.88g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 83mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.07mg Tilsit cheese
Sugar 2.67g Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 0.4mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 159mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 753mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 1045IU 140IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 249µg 37µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.027mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.163mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.099mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.046mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.43µg Tilsit cheese
Folate 20µg 12µg Tilsit cheese
Choline 18.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 16.775g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 0.778g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.123g Tilsit cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.147mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.5mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.591mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 1.116mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 0.934mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.269mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.577mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 0.748mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.326mg Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Cottage cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Tilsit cheese
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.