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Beef broiled vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef broiled and ricotta

  • Beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, and choline, yet ricotta is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 96% higher.
  • Beef broiled contains 52 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. Beef broiled contains 5.378mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta contains 0.104mg.
  • Ricotta contains less cholesterol.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more IronIron +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +444%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5071.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +676.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.34µg 96%
Zinc 6.31mg 1.16mg 47%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.104mg 33%
Protein 25.93g 11.26g 29%
Iron 2.6mg 0.38mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.043mg 26%
Calcium 18mg 207mg 19%
Vitamin A 3µg 120µg 13%
Selenium 21.5µg 14.5µg 13%
Cholesterol 88mg 51mg 12%
Choline 82.4mg 17.5mg 12%
Saturated fat 5.895g 8.295g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.213mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 3.627g 8%
Copper 0.085mg 0.021mg 7%
Potassium 318mg 105mg 6%
Phosphorus 198mg 158mg 6%
Calories 250kcal 174kcal 4%
Fats 15.41g 12.98g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.013mg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.04g 1%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 10IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.385g 1%
Sodium 72mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.195mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg 0%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.459mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.