Chocolate ice cream vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate ice cream and ricotta?
- Chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B5, and manganese, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for selenium is 22% higher.
- Chocolate ice cream has 23 times more manganese than ricotta. Chocolate ice cream has 0.14mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
- Chocolate ice cream contains less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than chocolate ice cream.
We used Ice creams, chocolate and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.
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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 | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +542.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +480% |
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 EVitamin E | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +827.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 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 | -18% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.385g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 11.26g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.021mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 207mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 3.04g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 6.8g | 8.295g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 0.213mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 158mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.006mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Fats | 11g | 12.98g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.34µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Calories | 216kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 3.627g | 1% |
| Choline | 22.5mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 10IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 25.36g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 76mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 120µg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 0.385g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.