Apple pie vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are apple pie and ricotta different?
- Apple pie is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, ricotta is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 22% higher.
- Apple pie contains 30 times more manganese than ricotta. While apple pie contains 0.182mg of manganese, ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than apple pie (41).
Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +218.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2933.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1781.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +558.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +930.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +979.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +313.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1018.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +492.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +470.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 8.295g | 20% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 158mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 11.26g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.385g | 12% |
| Carbs | 34g | 3.04g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 120µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.006mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Fats | 11g | 12.98g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 3.627g | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 65mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.498g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.