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Milkshake vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milkshake and Ricotta?

  • Milkshake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Ricotta is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 32% more.
  • Milkshake has 5 times more Vitamin D than Ricotta. While Milkshake has 48IU of Vitamin D, Ricotta has only 10IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkshake is lower.

We used Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.4%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Potassium +74.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +41.8%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.6%
Contains more Zinc +197.4%
Contains more Selenium +530.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +389%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
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 D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +389%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +483.9%
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Fats +328.4%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 71.7
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 Carbs +483.9%
Contains more Protein +191.7%
Contains more Fats +328.4%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 3.04g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 3.03g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 17.75g 3.04g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 17.75g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 146mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.1mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 183mg 105mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.39mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.051mg 0.021mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.006mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 91IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 48IU 10IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.2µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.013mg Milkshake
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.195mg
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.104mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.213mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 7µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.34µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.174mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.378mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.306mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.097mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.258mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.105mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 12mg 51mg Milkshake
Saturated Fat 1.886g 8.295g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
17%
Milkshake
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.