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Coleslaw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coleslaw and Ricotta

  • Coleslaw has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Ricotta is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 58% more than Ricotta.
  • Coleslaw has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
2
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +690%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Zinc +728.6%
Contains more Copper +40%
Coleslaw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +690%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Zinc +728.6%
Contains more Copper +40%

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.
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
7
:
5
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +6345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Coleslaw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Ricotta
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 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +6345.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Protein +1085.3%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Water - 71.7
Coleslaw
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Ricotta
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 Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Protein +1085.3%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coleslaw
Coleslaw
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%
Coleslaw
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 12.99g 3.04g Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 9.91g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 14.89g 3.04g Coleslaw
Calories 153kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 12.19g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 1.9g 0g Coleslaw
Calcium 30mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.22mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 8mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 20mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 129mg 105mg Coleslaw
Sodium 203mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.14mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.015mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.102mg 0.006mg Coleslaw
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 95IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.11mg Coleslaw
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 14.6mg 0mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.013mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.104mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.213mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.043mg Coleslaw
Folate 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 70.9µg 1.1µg Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 4mg 51mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.037g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 1.599g 8.295g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.385g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
25%
Coleslaw
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.696g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.