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Fettuccine vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Ricotta different?

  • Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, while Ricotta is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types were used in this article.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 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 PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +639.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1060%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +532%
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.
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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 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% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +360.5%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.6%
Contains more FatsFats +380.7%
~equal in Water ~71.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +303%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.385g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Ricotta Opinion
Calories 99kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Protein 6.2g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 2.7g 12.98g Ricotta
Net carbs 12g 3.04g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 3.04g Fettuccine
Cholesterol 14mg 51mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Ricotta
Calcium 28mg 207mg Ricotta
Potassium 168mg 105mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 0.38mg Fettuccine
Sugar 1.3g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 2g 0g Fettuccine
Copper 0.021mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.1mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 25mg 158mg Ricotta
Sodium 166mg 84mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.11mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.013mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.104mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Folate 6µg 12µg Ricotta
Choline 17.5mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 0.9g 8.295g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.385g Fettuccine
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
13%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $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 Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.395g)

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. 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.