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Blueberry vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blueberry and Ricotta?

  • Blueberry is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese, yet Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Blueberry has 56 times more Manganese than Ricotta. Blueberry has 0.336mg of Manganese, while Ricotta has 0.006mg.
  • Blueberry contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Blueberries, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Calcium +3350%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +5500%
Contains more Calcium +3350%
Contains more Iron +35.7%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Selenium +14400%

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 E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1654.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
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 E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1654.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +1421.6%
Contains more Fats +3833.3%
Contains more Other +343.5%
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 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 Carbs +376.6%
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +1421.6%
Contains more Fats +3833.3%
Contains more Other +343.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7617%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.7%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7617%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 3.04g Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.33g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 14.49g 3.04g Blueberry
Calories 57kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 2.4g 0g Blueberry
Calcium 6mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.28mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 12mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 77mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 1mg 84mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.057mg 0.021mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.006mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 54IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg Blueberry
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg Blueberry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.013mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.104mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.043mg Blueberry
Folate 6µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.1µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.02mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.044mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.013mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.012mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.031mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.011mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g 8.295g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blueberry Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Blueberry
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.267g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.