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Bisque vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bisque and ricotta

  • Ricotta is richer than bisque in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 40% higher.
  • Bisque contains 5 times more sodium than ricotta. Bisque contains 424mg of sodium, while ricotta contains 84mg.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than bisque.

Food types used in this article are Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
Bisque
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.8% 15% 12% 17% 6.5% 10% 55% 14% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1633.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1193.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +558.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%

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.
Bisque
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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 8% 6% 0% 0% 6.8% 6.7% 8.7% 3% 8.3% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Ricotta
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
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10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 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 CarbsCarbs +215.8%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1123.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1172.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bisque
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23% 29% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.45 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 -97.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1195.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bisque Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.22g 8.295g 37%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Protein 0.92g 11.26g 21%
Calcium 16mg 207mg 19%
Phosphorus 24mg 158mg 19%
Fats 1.02g 12.98g 18%
Cholesterol 2mg 51mg 16%
Sodium 424mg 84mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.195mg 13%
Vitamin A 18µg 120µg 11%
Zinc 0.24mg 1.16mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.28g 3.627g 8%
Calories 50kcal 174kcal 6%
Manganese 0.104mg 0.006mg 4%
Copper 0.052mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Potassium 169mg 105mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 11mg 2%
Carbs 9.6g 3.04g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.465mg 0.104mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Iron 0.33mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 9.4g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.45g 0.385g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.051mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.036mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bisque Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bisque
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Bisque
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque 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.

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.