Cottage Cheese vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and mushroom:
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Mushroom has 33.3 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 98 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to mushroom for protein. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 47% |
| Fat | 40% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cottage cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cottage cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in mushroom are made of 66% sugar and 34% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cottage cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 260% more protein than mushroom - cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mushroom has 33.3 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Mushroom has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has more Vitamin A than mushroom - cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cottage cheese and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cottage Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than mushroom - cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Mushroom has 614% more iron than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 206% more potassium than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cottage cheese and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cottage Cheese | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.105 G | 0.16 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cottage cheese or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 98 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is cottage cheese or mushroom better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 260% more protein than mushroom - cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does cottage cheese or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cottage cheese and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in mushroom are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cottage cheese or mushroom contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than mushroom - cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does cottage cheese or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.