Tomato sauce vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tomato sauce and cottage cheese different?
- Tomato sauce is higher in iron, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin C; however, cottage cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cottage cheese is 19% higher.
- Tomato sauce has less sodium.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index (10) than tomato sauce (31).
Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +488.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1516.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +901% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +826.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1333.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 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 | -97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1668.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.123g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 1.2g | 11.12g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 159mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 364mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.163mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.557mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.002mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 98kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 3.38g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.123g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.326mg | 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
12%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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