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Condensed milk vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Condensed milk and Ricotta

  • Condensed milk has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Choline, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Ricotta has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Condensed milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 17% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Condensed milk. Condensed milk contains 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, while Ricotta contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Condensed milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
5
:
4
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.006
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Condensed milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 86% 8% 19% 109% 33% 17% 26% 5% 1% 81%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.006
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
8
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 12
Condensed milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 23% 96% 4% 45% 12% 9% 56% 2%
Ricotta
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 E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +1689.5%
Contains more Other +79.4%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Contains more Water +164%
Condensed milk
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Ricotta
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 Carbs +1689.5%
Contains more Other +79.4%
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +49.2%
Contains more Water +164%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Condensed milk
Condensed milk
1
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Condensed milk
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.337 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 54.4g 3.04g Condensed milk
Protein 7.91g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 8.7g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 54.4g 3.04g Condensed milk
Calories 321kcal 174kcal Condensed milk
Sugar 54.4g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 284mg 207mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.19mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Condensed milk
Phosphorus 253mg 158mg Condensed milk
Potassium 371mg 105mg Condensed milk
Sodium 127mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.94mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.015mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.006mg
Selenium 14.8µg 14.5µg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 267IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.11mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 6IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.013mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.195mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.104mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.213mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.043mg Condensed milk
Folate 11µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.34µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.357mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.775mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.627mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.198mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.529mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.214mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 34mg 51mg Condensed milk
Saturated Fat 5.486g 8.295g Condensed milk
Monounsaturated Fat 2.427g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 0.385g Ricotta

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
23%
Condensed milk
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.