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Game vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between game and ricotta

  • Game has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus, while ricotta has more calcium and vitamin A.
  • Game's daily need coverage for iron is 48% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 20 times less vitamin B1 than game. Game contains 0.26mg of vitamin B1, while ricotta contains 0.013mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ricotta is lower.
  • Game has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of game is 0, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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.
Game
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
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 +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.3%
Contains more IronIron +1005.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +914.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5075%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%

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.
Game
2
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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Ricotta
10
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 ProteinProtein +161.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +386.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~71.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 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 -88.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +475.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Ricotta DV% diff.
Iron 4.2mg 0.38mg 48%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.195mg 41%
Protein 29.45g 11.26g 36%
Saturated fat 0.97g 8.295g 33%
Cholesterol 126mg 51mg 25%
Copper 0.213mg 0.021mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.013mg 21%
Calcium 4mg 207mg 20%
Fats 2.67g 12.98g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 13%
Potassium 372mg 105mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 3.627g 7%
Phosphorus 210mg 158mg 7%
Zinc 1.68mg 1.16mg 5%
Magnesium 28mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Selenium 12.9µg 14.5µg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 0.385g 1%
Folate 9µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Calories 150kcal 174kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.006mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Carbs 0g 3.04g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
18%
Game
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Game
Game is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game
Game is relatively richer in minerals

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.