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Italian ice vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between italian ice and ricotta?

  • Ricotta is richer than italian ice in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
  • Italian ice has 7 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. While italian ice has 0.715mg of vitamin B3, ricotta has only 0.104mg.

We used Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1650%
Contains more IronIron +322.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +3766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Ricotta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 CarbsCarbs +344.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +64800%
Contains more OtherOther +1940%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian ice Ricotta
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 8.295g 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Phosphorus 0mg 158mg 23%
Protein 0.03g 11.26g 22%
Calcium 1mg 207mg 21%
Fats 0.02g 12.98g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.195mg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 13%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.16mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.627g 9%
Calories 53kcal 174kcal 6%
Iron 0.09mg 0.38mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.043mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 84mg 3%
Potassium 6mg 105mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.385g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 0mg 11mg 3%
Carbs 13.5g 3.04g 3%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.021mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.013mg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.006mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 13.5g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Italian ice
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.