Goat vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between goat and ricotta
- Goat is higher in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, and choline, yet ricotta is higher in calcium and vitamin A.
- Goat covers your daily iron needs 42% more than ricotta.
- Goat contains 38 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. While goat contains 3.95mg of vitamin B3, ricotta contains only 0.104mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in goat is lower.
- The glycemic index of goat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Game meat, goat, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +285.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +881.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1342.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +354.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1117.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3698.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +508% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +328.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.73mg | 0.38mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 5.27mg | 1.16mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.19µg | 0.34µg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93g | 8.295g | 33% |
| Protein | 27.1g | 11.26g | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.61mg | 0.195mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.303mg | 0.021mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.95mg | 0.104mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 207mg | 19% |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 17.5mg | 16% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 12.98g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 201mg | 158mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.36g | 3.627g | 6% |
| Selenium | 11.8µg | 14.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Folate | 5µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.042mg | 0.006mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.23g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 86mg | 84mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.403mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.29mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.371mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.258mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.016mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.452mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.565mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.