Roquefort vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between roquefort and ricotta
- Roquefort is higher than ricotta in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Roquefort covers your daily sodium needs 75% more than ricotta.
- Roquefort contains 8 times more vitamin B5 than ricotta. While roquefort contains 1.731mg of vitamin B5, ricotta contains only 0.213mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, roquefort 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +219.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +148.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +605.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +712.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +308.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +531.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1809mg | 84mg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 8.295g | 50% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 207mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 158mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.195mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.213mg | 30% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 12.98g | 27% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 11.26g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 120µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.34µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 3.627g | 12% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 174kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 49µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 0.385g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 3.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 91mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
39%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)