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Custard apple vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between custard apple and ricotta

  • Custard apple has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium; however, ricotta has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 40% more.
  • Custard apple is lower in saturated fat.
  • Custard apple has a higher glycemic index than ricotta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.8%
Contains more IronIron +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +652.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 CarbsCarbs +728.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +562.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2063.3%
~equal in Water ~71.7g
~equal in Other ~1.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
67% 29% 3%
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 -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.231g 8.295g 37%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 0mg 21%
Phosphorus 21mg 158mg 20%
Protein 1.7g 11.26g 19%
Fats 0.6g 12.98g 19%
Calcium 30mg 207mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.043mg 14%
Vitamin A 2µg 120µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9%
Potassium 382mg 105mg 8%
Carbs 25.2g 3.04g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.195mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.013mg 6%
Calories 101kcal 174kcal 4%
Iron 0.71mg 0.38mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3%
Sodium 4mg 84mg 3%
Copper 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.213mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Custard apple
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.