Two foods. A fair comparison.
Change either food and choose the basis. Equal calories can tell a different story from equal weight.
| Nutrient | Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments | Cottage cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calorieskcal | 269 | 84 |
| Proteing | 15.2 | 11 |
| Carbohydrateg | 19.7 | 4.3 |
| Fatg | 14.4 | 2.3 |
| Fiberg | 1.2 | — |
| Total sugarsg | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Sodiummg | 591 | 321 |
| Saturated fatg | 7 | 1.3 |
Values change with the amount you choose. A dash means the nutrient was not reported.
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