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Candy bar vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Candy bar and Ricotta

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, however, Ricotta is higher in Selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11766% more than Ricotta.
  • Candy bar has 207 times more Manganese than Ricotta. While Candy bar has 1.243mg of Manganese, Ricotta has only 0.006mg.
  • Candy bar has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar 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 +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains more Zinc +239.7%
Contains more Copper +3585.7%
Contains more Manganese +20616.7%
Contains more Calcium +165.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +208.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains more Zinc +239.7%
Contains more Copper +3585.7%
Contains more Manganese +20616.7%
Contains more Calcium +165.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Contains more Selenium +208.5%

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 +3627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355714%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
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 +3627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355714%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +159.6%
Contains more Carbs +1459.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Water +4381.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +37.7%
Contains more Fats +159.6%
Contains more Carbs +1459.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Water +4381.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2666.2%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +361%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2666.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 3.04g Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 11.26g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 12.98g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 3.04g Candy bar
Calories 522kcal 174kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.97mg 0.38mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 11mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 158mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 105mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.94mg 1.16mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.021mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0.006mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.11mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.013mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.104mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.213mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.043mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 12µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.125mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg 0.517mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.986mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.545mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.185mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.556mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.385mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 8.295g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 3.627g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.385g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.