Chocolate brownie vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate brownie and ricotta
- Chocolate brownie has more copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin A; however, ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Chocolate brownie covers your daily copper needs 41% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta has 98 times less manganese than chocolate brownie. Chocolate brownie has 0.587mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
- Ricotta contains less sodium.
- Chocolate brownie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 | +381.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +384.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1747.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9683.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +984.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +844.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +118.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
29.1 g
Carbs:
50.2 g
Water:
12.6 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1551.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +469% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.412 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 | -11.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2344.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.412g | 0.385g | 60% |
| Copper | 0.388mg | 0.021mg | 41% |
| Fats | 29.1g | 12.98g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.006mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.84mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.839g | 3.627g | 18% |
| Carbs | 50.2g | 3.04g | 16% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 174kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 207mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 84mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.013mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 11mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 11.26g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 176µg | 120µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 11.5µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.982mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 7.319g | 8.295g | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 176mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 50.2g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.283mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.298mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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
18%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.976g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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