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Butter vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butter and Ricotta

  • Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , while Ricotta has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 211% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 21 times less Vitamin E than Butter. Butter contains 2.32mg of Vitamin E , while Ricotta contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Butter
1
:
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Calcium +762.5%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Calcium +762.5%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains more Potassium +337.5%
Contains more Zinc +1188.9%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Butter
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +461.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2009.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +473.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
1
:
Contains more Fats +524.9%
Contains more Protein +1224.7%
Contains more Carbs +4966.7%
Contains more Water +299.7%
Contains more Other +2450%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Fats +524.9%
Contains more Protein +1224.7%
Contains more Carbs +4966.7%
Contains more Water +299.7%
Contains more Other +2450%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Ricotta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 0.85g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 81.11g 12.98g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 717kcal 174kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 0.27g Butter
Calcium 24mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.02mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 2mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 24mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 24mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 11mg 84mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.016mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.004mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 2499IU 445IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 120µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 3µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 7µg 1.1µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.038mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.083mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.067mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.021mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.057mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.023mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 215mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 50.489g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 3.627g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.385g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Butter
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 42.194g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.