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Ricotta vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Whey

  • The amount of Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat in Ricotta is higher than in Whey.
  • Ricotta covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 40% more than Whey.
  • Whey has 40 times less Vitamin A RAE than Ricotta. Ricotta has 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey has 3µg.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
8
:
2
Whey
Whey
Contains more Calcium +340.4%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +340.4%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
9
:
3
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +3608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
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%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +1224.7%
Contains more Fats +3505.6%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%
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
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +1224.7%
Contains more Fats +3505.6%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3527%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3527%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Whey Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 5.14g Whey
Protein 11.26g 0.85g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.36g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 5.14g Whey
Calories 174kcal 27kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 5.14g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 47mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.06mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 46mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 84mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 1.16mg 0.13mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.004mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.001mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 12IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 3µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.158mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.074mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.031mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.28µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.054mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.047mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.078mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.068mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.016mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.027mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.046mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.016mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.1g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.011g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Whey
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
14%
Ricotta
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.065g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.