Egg white vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between egg whites and ricotta
- Egg whites have more vitamin B2 and selenium; however, ricotta is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than egg whites.
- Ricotta has 2 times less vitamin B2 than egg whites. Egg whites have 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while ricotta has 0.195mg.
- Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of egg whites is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2857.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +953.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1490.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7535.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +316.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.9% |
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Protein
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 8.295g | 38% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 12.98g | 20% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 158mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.195mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 1.16mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.34µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.627g | 9% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 174kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 84mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.385g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Folate | 4µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 11.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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 - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.