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Brotwurst vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between brotwurst and ricotta

  • Brotwurst has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6, while ricotta has more calcium and vitamin A.
  • Brotwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 71% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 32 times less vitamin B3 than brotwurst. Brotwurst contains 3.3mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta contains 0.104mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +45.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.6%
Contains more IronIron +171.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%

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% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 EVitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3073.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +27%
Contains more FatsFats +114.2%
Contains more OtherOther +254.9%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
~equal in Carbs ~3.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +267.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0.34µg 71%
Sodium 1112mg 84mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 13.34g 3.627g 24%
Fats 27.8g 12.98g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.013mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.104mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 0.385g 16%
Calcium 48mg 207mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Zinc 2.1mg 1.16mg 9%
Iron 1.03mg 0.38mg 8%
Saturated fat 9.93g 8.295g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.043mg 7%
Calories 323kcal 174kcal 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg 7%
Protein 14.3g 11.26g 6%
Potassium 281mg 105mg 5%
Selenium 17µg 14.5µg 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 51mg 4%
Phosphorus 134mg 158mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.213mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.195mg 3%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.11mg 1%
Carbs 2.98g 3.04g 0%
Net carbs 2.98g 3.04g N/A
Vitamin D 11IU 10IU 0%
Sugar 2.98g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.6mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.08mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.14mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.68mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.44mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst 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
37%
Brotwurst
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1028mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.