Cottage Cheese vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and pineapple:
- Cottage cheese has 73% less sugar than pineapple.
- Cottage cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pineapple has 189.8 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cottage cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 49% less calories than cottage cheese - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pineapple per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 94% |
| Fat | 40% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cottage cheese has 74% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cottage cheese has 73% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pineapple has 189.8 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pineapple has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 11 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cottage cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and pineapple contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cottage Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 538% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cottage cheese and pineapple contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cottage Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cottage cheese has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.105 G | 0.023 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 50% less calories than cottage cheese - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is pineapple or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 19 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does pineapple or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cottage cheese has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.