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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +743.4%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -51.7%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +743.4%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -51.7%
Contains more Copper +11.5%

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 A +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 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 A +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +504.2%
Contains more Other +245.4%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Water +86.2%
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 Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +504.2%
Contains more Other +245.4%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Water +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 1.88g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 24.41g 11.12g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 4.3g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 1.88g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 340kcal 98kcal Tilsit cheese
Sugar 2.67g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 83mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.07mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 159mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 753mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 0.4mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 1045IU 140IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 37µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage 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
Folate 20µg 12µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0.43µg 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
Cholesterol 102mg 17mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
40%
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 contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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.