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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, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.

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.
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +2220%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +6800%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +2220%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +10100%
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 Carbs +188.2%
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 3.04g Ginger ale
Protein 0g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 8.76g 3.04g Ginger ale
Calories 34kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 3mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.18mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 1mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 1mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 7mg 84mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.018mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.013mg 0.006mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 0µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 51mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0g 8.295g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale 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
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 contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.