Ground beef vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Ground beef and Ricotta
- Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Choline, while Ricotta has more Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
- Ricotta contains 39 times less Vitamin B3 than Ground beef. Ground beef contains 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while Ricotta contains 0.104mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Ricotta is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Iron
+497.4%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Potassium
+129.5%
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Sodium
-13.1%
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Zinc
+403.4%
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Copper
+276.2%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+31.7%
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Calcium
+527.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
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Iron
+497.4%
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Magnesium
+54.5%
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Potassium
+129.5%
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Sodium
-13.1%
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Zinc
+403.4%
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Copper
+276.2%
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Manganese
+50%
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Selenium
+31.7%
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Calcium
+527.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
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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Vitamin B1
+292.3%
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Vitamin B3
+3771.2%
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Vitamin B5
+140.4%
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Vitamin B6
+623.3%
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Vitamin B12
+632.4%
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Vitamin K
+163.6%
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Vitamin A
+4844.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Folate
+71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
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Vitamin B1
+292.3%
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Vitamin B3
+3771.2%
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Vitamin B5
+140.4%
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Vitamin B6
+623.3%
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Vitamin B12
+632.4%
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Vitamin K
+163.6%
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Vitamin A
+4844.4%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+14%
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Folate
+71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+112%
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Fats
+18.4%
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+134.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+22.8%
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
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Protein
+112%
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Fats
+18.4%
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+134.3%
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+∞%
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Water
+22.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-26.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.385
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.385 g
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Saturated Fat
-26.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+101.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.385
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 12.98g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 174kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 207mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 84mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.021mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 51mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 0.385g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
46%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef 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.