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Kielbasa vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kielbasa and Ricotta

  • Kielbasa has more Vitamin C, Iron, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Ricotta is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kielbasa covers your daily Sodium needs 49% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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 Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +226.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%

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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Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 Protein +16.3%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.2%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 3.9g 3.04g Kielbasa
Protein 13.1g 11.26g Kielbasa
Fats 17.6g 12.98g Kielbasa
Carbs 3.9g 3.04g Kielbasa
Calories 226kcal 174kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 0g 0.27g Kielbasa
Calcium 207mg Ricotta
Iron 1.24mg 0.38mg Kielbasa
Magnesium 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 1200mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 14.8mg 0mg Kielbasa
Vitamin B1 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 70mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 6.23g 8.295g Kielbasa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.27g 3.627g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.385g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Kielbasa
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.