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Wheat vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wheat and Cottage cheese different?

  • Wheat is higher than Cottage cheese in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 145% more than Cottage cheese.
  • Wheat contains 1506 times more Manganese than Cottage cheese. Wheat contains 3.012mg of Manganese, while Cottage cheese contains 0.002mg.

Wheat, durum and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types were 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.
Wheat
Wheat
9
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Iron +4928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Copper +1806.9%
Contains more Manganese +150500%
Contains more Selenium +821.6%
Contains more Calcium +144.1%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Iron +4928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +314.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Copper +1806.9%
Contains more Manganese +150500%
Contains more Selenium +821.6%
Contains more Calcium +144.1%

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.
Wheat
Wheat
5
:
6
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.9%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Wheat
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% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Cottage cheese
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 +1451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6706.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +810.9%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
3
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Carbs +2004.4%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Water +629.3%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Cottage cheese
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 +23%
Contains more Carbs +2004.4%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Water +629.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
2
:
1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 3.38g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 11.12g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 71.13g 3.38g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 98kcal Wheat
Sugar 2.67g Wheat
Calcium 34mg 83mg Cottage cheese
Iron 3.52mg 0.07mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 8mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 159mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 104mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 364mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.4mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.029mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.002mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 9.7µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 37µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.027mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.099mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.557mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.046mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 12µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.147mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.934mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.303mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.221mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.577mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.322mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 1.718g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.123g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Cottage cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Wheat
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.