Ice cream sundae cone vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ice cream sundae cone and Ricotta?
- Ice cream sundae cone is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Ricotta is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Ice cream sundae cone is lower.
We used Ice cream sundae cone and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1350% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +530.4% |
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 | +592.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +968.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3 g
Fats:
14 g
Carbs:
28.89 g
Water:
53.31 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +850.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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Fats
~12.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.717 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.747 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 | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 254kcal | 174kcal |
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| Protein | 3g | 11.26g |
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| Fats | 14g | 12.98g |
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| Net carbs | 27.89g | 3.04g |
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| Carbs | 28.89g | 3.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 15mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 207mg |
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| Potassium | 204mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 0.36mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 21.26g | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin A | 410IU | 445IU |
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| Vitamin A | 117µg | 120µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.11mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.006mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.111mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.356mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 0.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 11.9mg | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.717g | 8.295g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.775g | 3.627g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.747g | 0.385g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.022mg | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 0.058mg | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 0.016mg | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.459mg |
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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
17%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.578g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sundae cone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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