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Coconut oil vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coconut oil and Ricotta

  • Coconut oil has less Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Ricotta.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 371% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, coconut 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +20600%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +20600%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +663.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +238900%
Contains more Other +12.1%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +663.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +238900%
Contains more Other +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +342.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coconut oil Ricotta
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 0g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 99.06g 12.98g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 892kcal 174kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 0g 0.27g Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.05mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 0mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 0mg 84mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.11mg
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 0µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Coconut oil
Trans Fat 0.028g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 82.475g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 3.627g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 0.385g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil 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
0%
Coconut oil
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 74.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.