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Ginger ale vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ginger ale and ricotta

  • Ginger ale has less selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index than ricotta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10400%
Contains more IronIron +111.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2220%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Ricotta
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 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 +188.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +10100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Protein 0g 11.26g 23%
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg 23%
Fats 0g 12.98g 20%
Calcium 3mg 207mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.16mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.627g 9%
Calories 34kcal 174kcal 7%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.213mg 4%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.385g 3%
Choline 0mg 17.5mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 84mg 3%
Iron 0.18mg 0.38mg 3%
Potassium 1mg 105mg 3%
Carbs 8.76g 3.04g 2%
Magnesium 1mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.104mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 0.27g N/A
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.006mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale 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
0%
Ginger ale
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.

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