Cream pie vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cream pie and ricotta?
- Cream pie is richer in iron, copper, and vitamin K, yet ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 21% higher.
- Cream pie has 9 times more vitamin K than ricotta. Cream pie has 9.5µg of vitamin K, while ricotta has 1.1µg.
- Ricotta contains less sodium.
We used Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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 | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +292.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2583.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.7% |
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 | +890.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +569.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +481.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +763.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +183.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1164.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 12.449g | 8.295g | 19% |
| Fats | 22.41g | 12.98g | 15% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Protein | 4.15g | 11.26g | 14% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 207mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.38mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 51mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 38.44g | 3.04g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 79mg | 158mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 174kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.34µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.336g | 3.627g | 9% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 120µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 0.006mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 9.5µg | 1.1µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.09mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.149g | 0.385g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.605mg | 0.104mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.39g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.232mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 2.49g | N/A | |
| Choline | 17.9mg | 17.5mg | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.154g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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