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Italian sausage raw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between italian sausage raw and ricotta

  • Italian sausage raw has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron; however, ricotta has more calcium and vitamin A.
  • Italian sausage raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 46% more.
  • Italian sausage raw has 31 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. Italian sausage raw has 3.25mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta has 0.104mg.
  • Ricotta is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141%
Contains more IronIron +210.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +4269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more FatsFats +141.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +946.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.013mg 46%
Sodium 731mg 84mg 28%
Fats 31.33g 12.98g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 3.627g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.385g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.34µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.043mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.104mg 20%
Selenium 24.8µg 14.5µg 19%
Calcium 18mg 207mg 19%
Saturated fat 11.27g 8.295g 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Iron 1.18mg 0.38mg 10%
Calories 346kcal 174kcal 9%
Cholesterol 76mg 51mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.021mg 7%
Zinc 1.79mg 1.16mg 6%
Protein 14.25g 11.26g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.213mg 6%
Potassium 253mg 105mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.006mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.195mg 2%
Phosphorus 142mg 158mg 2%
Carbs 0.65g 3.04g 1%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Magnesium 14mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 0.65g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.