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Blueberry vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blueberries and ricotta?

  • Blueberries are richer in vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin C, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Blueberries contain less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than blueberries.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
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 CopperCopper +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5500%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +35.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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 EVitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1654.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +376.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1421.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3833.3%
Contains more OtherOther +343.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7617%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.028g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Phosphorus 12mg 158mg 21%
Protein 0.74g 11.26g 21%
Calcium 6mg 207mg 20%
Fats 0.33g 12.98g 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.1µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Manganese 0.336mg 0.006mg 14%
Vitamin A 3µg 120µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.195mg 12%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 3.627g 9%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.16mg 9%
Calories 57kcal 174kcal 6%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Copper 0.057mg 0.021mg 4%
Carbs 14.49g 3.04g 4%
Sodium 1mg 84mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.213mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.385g 2%
Choline 6mg 17.5mg 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.013mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.043mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Iron 0.28mg 0.38mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 9.96g 0.27g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry 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
11%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
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.