Glutinous rice vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between glutinous rice and ricotta
- Glutinous rice has more manganese, while ricotta has more phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
- Ricotta contains 44 times less manganese than glutinous rice. Glutinous rice contains 0.262mg of manganese, while ricotta contains 0.006mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in glutinous rice is lower.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +133.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4266.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +950% |
Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +182.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1875% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.9% |
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 | +53.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1400% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +733.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 8.295g | 38% |
Calcium | 2mg | 207mg | 21% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 158mg | 21% |
Fats | 0.19g | 12.98g | 20% |
Protein | 2.02g | 11.26g | 18% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 14.5µg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.195mg | 14% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.006mg | 11% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.07g | 3.627g | 9% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
Carbs | 21.09g | 3.04g | 6% |
Calories | 97kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
Copper | 0.049mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
Potassium | 10mg | 105mg | 3% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 17.5mg | 3% |
Sodium | 5mg | 84mg | 3% |
Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.385g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 11mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 20.09g | 3.04g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.05g | 0.27g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +593.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +457.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6731.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1357.1% |
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Water
~71.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 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 | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5081.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +458% |