Cottage Cheese vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and pickles:
- Both pickles and cottage cheese are high in calcium.
- Cottage cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Pickle has 20.7 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Pickle has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 67% |
| Fat | 40% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g 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 21 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 20.7 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickle has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 517% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickle has more Vitamin K than cottage cheese - pickle has 17.3ug 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 pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cottage Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Cottage cheese has 46% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Cottage Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cottage cheese has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.105 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cottage Cheese or Pickles .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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FAQ
Does pickles or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is pickles or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does pickles or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and cottage cheese are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pickles or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Both pickles and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Cottage cheese has 50% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.