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Water vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and cottage cheese

  • Water contains less phosphorus and calcium than cottage cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cottage cheese is 23% higher.
  • Water is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1310%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Cottage cheese Opinion
Calories 0kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Protein 0g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Net carbs 0g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Carbs 0g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 17mg Water
Vitamin D 3IU Cottage cheese
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Cottage cheese
Calcium 3mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 0mg 104mg Cottage cheese
Iron 0mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Sugar 2.67g Water
Copper 0.016mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg Cottage cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 5mg 364mg Water
Vitamin A 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0mg 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Folate 12µg Cottage cheese
Choline 18.4mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g Water
Monounsaturated fat 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.718g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.