Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)VSBoiled Lentils

Comparing Cottage cheese with Lentils

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Complete

Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.

Dairy and Egg Products• USDA #328841

Top Protein

Protein11.0g

Cals

Fat

2.3g

Carbs

4.3g

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Boiled Lentils

Plant

May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.

Legumes and Legume Products• USDA #172421

Protein9.0g

Cals

116

Fat

0.4g

Carbs

20.1g

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Key Differences

Protein Gap

2.0g

-18% difference

Calorie Gap

38% difference

Fat Gap

1.9g

Carb Gap

15.8g

Category Winners

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Most Protein

Per 100g serving

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

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Lowest Calories

For weight loss

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

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Best Efficiency

Protein per calorie

Cottage Cheese (Lowfat)

Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14