Cottage Cheese vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and radishes:
- Cottage cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Radish has 52.6 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Radish has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese.
- Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than cottage cheese.
- Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radish has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - radish has 16 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 radishes per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 79% |
| Fat | 40% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both radishes and cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in radishes are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Radish has signficantly more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radishes and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g 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 15 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Radish has 52.6 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Radish has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Radish is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - radish has 14.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has more Vitamin A than radish - cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cottage cheese and radishes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Radishes and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cottage cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and radishes contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cottage Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 25 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 232% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Radishes and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of iron - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Radish is a great source of potassium and it has 124% more potassium than cottage cheese - radish has 233mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cottage cheese and radishes contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cottage Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cottage cheese and radishes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cottage Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cottage cheese has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.105 G | 0.017 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 Radishes (Radishes, raw) .
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FAQ
Does radishes or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Radish has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - radish has 16 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is radishes or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does radishes or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both radishes and cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in radishes are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does radishes or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.