Cheeseburger vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheeseburgers and ricotta
- Cheeseburgers are higher than ricotta in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Cheeseburgers cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 32% more than ricotta.
- Cheeseburgers contain 53 times more manganese than ricotta. While cheeseburgers contain 0.316mg of manganese, ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +613.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +428.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4916.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +281.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +483.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +822% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
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 | -22% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 0.104mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.38mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.013mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 84mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.34µg | 18% |
| Folate | 70µg | 12µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.043mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.006mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.16mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 11.26g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 207mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 14.5µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 3.04g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 8.295g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 120µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 0.385g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 174kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 3.627g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 12.98g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 158mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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
42%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins