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Cheeseburger vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheeseburger and Ricotta

  • Cheeseburger is higher than Ricotta in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 32% more than Ricotta.
  • Cheeseburger contains 53 times more Manganese than Ricotta. While Cheeseburger contains 0.316mg of Manganese, Ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ricotta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 +613.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +613.2%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +114.7%
Contains more Copper +428.6%
Contains more Manganese +5166.7%
Contains more Selenium +35.2%
Contains more Calcium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158

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 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4916.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +822%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Water +85.6%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +46.6%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +822%
Contains more Other +106.9%
Contains more Water +85.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 3.04g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 11.26g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 12.98g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 3.04g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 174kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 2g 0g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 2.71mg 0.38mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 158mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 105mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 2.49mg 1.16mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.021mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.006mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 14.5µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.11mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.013mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.195mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.104mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.213mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.043mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 12µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.34µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.1µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.125mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.517mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.589mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 1.221mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.377mg 0.281mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.556mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.692mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 43mg 51mg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 6.473g 8.295g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 3.627g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.385g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.