Balsamic vinegar vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between balsamic vinegar and ricotta
- Balsamic vinegar is higher in manganese, yet ricotta is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Balsamic vinegar contains 55 times more sugar than ricotta. While balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, ricotta contains only 0.27g.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2083.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +731.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +491.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2198% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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Water
~71.7g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 8.295g | 38% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Protein | 0.49g | 11.26g | 22% |
| Fats | 0g | 12.98g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 158mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 207mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 1.16mg | 10% |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 3.04g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.006mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.95g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
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.