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Frozen yogurt vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Frozen yogurt and Ricotta

  • Frozen yogurt has less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate 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 Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Calcium +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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.
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Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +610.5%
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +260.6%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 71.7
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 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 Carbs +610.5%
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +260.6%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 3.04g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 3.6g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 21.6g 3.04g Frozen yogurt
Calories 127kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 19.92g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 100mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.46mg 0.38mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 89mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 156mg 105mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 84mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.009mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 1.9µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 176IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 3IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.013mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 4µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Ricotta
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
Cholesterol 13mg 51mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 8.295g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Frozen yogurt
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt 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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.