Salmon raw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salmon raw and ricotta
- Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, ricotta has more calcium.
- Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 118% more.
- Salmon raw has 76 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. Salmon raw has 7.86mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta has 0.104mg.
- Salmon raw is lower in saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a higher glycemic index than salmon raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +366.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1090.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1625% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1638.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7457.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +681.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1802.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +835.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +421.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
~71.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
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 | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +559.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.5% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 0.34µg | 118% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.818mg | 0.043mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.86mg | 0.104mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 14.5µg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 8.295g | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 0.213mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.25mg | 0.021mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.226mg | 0.013mg | 18% |
| Protein | 19.84g | 11.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.38mg | 0.195mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 0.385g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 120µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 105mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.34g | 12.98g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 158mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 3.627g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Calories | 142kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 0g | N/A |
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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
77%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $11)
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.