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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, and Selenium, yet Ricotta is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from 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.

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.
Contains more Iron +584.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +444%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +584.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +444%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5071.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4844.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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 B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5071.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4844.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +50%
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 Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 25.93g 11.26g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 12.98g Beef broiled
Carbs 0g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 250kcal 174kcal Beef broiled
Sugar 0g 0.27g Beef broiled
Calcium 18mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 2.6mg 0.38mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Beef broiled
Phosphorus 198mg 158mg Beef broiled
Potassium 318mg 105mg Beef broiled
Sodium 72mg 84mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 1.16mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.021mg Beef broiled
Manganese 0.012mg 0.006mg Beef broiled
Selenium 21.5µg 14.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.013mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 0.104mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.213mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.043mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0.34µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.1µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.72mg 0.517mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0.589mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg 1.221mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg 1.338mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg 0.281mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.556mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg 0.692mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg 0.459mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 51mg Ricotta
Trans Fat 0.572g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 5.895g 8.295g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 3.627g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.385g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. 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.

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