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Liqueur vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Liqueur and Ricotta

  • Liqueur has more Vitamin A RAE, while Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof 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.
Liqueur
Liqueur
1
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +1193.8%
Contains more Iron +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Equal in Sodium - 84
Equal in Manganese - 0.006
Liqueur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 5% 2% 22% 3% 12% 5% 14% 1% 3%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +1193.8%
Contains more Iron +192.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Equal in Sodium - 84
Equal in Manganese - 0.006

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.
Liqueur
Liqueur
4
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Liqueur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 1% 3% 14% 2% 6% 3% 2% 10% 4%
Ricotta
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 A +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liqueur
Liqueur
3
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Fats +21%
Contains more Carbs +587.5%
Contains more Other +1282.4%
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Liqueur
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Ricotta
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 Fats +21%
Contains more Carbs +587.5%
Contains more Other +1282.4%
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Water +54.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Liqueur
Liqueur
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Liqueur
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.664 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.669 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liqueur Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 3.04g Liqueur
Protein 2.8g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 15.7g 12.98g Liqueur
Carbs 20.9g 3.04g Liqueur
Calories 327kcal 174kcal Liqueur
Sugar 19.76g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 16mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.13mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 2mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 50mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 32mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 92mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 0.16mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.04mg 0.021mg Liqueur
Manganese 0.006mg 0.006mg
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 620IU 445IU Liqueur
Vitamin A RAE 173µg 120µg Liqueur
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.11mg Liqueur
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Liqueur
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.087mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.011mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 2µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg Liqueur
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.127mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.275mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.223mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.07mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.136mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.188mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.076mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 58mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 9.664g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.458g 3.627g Liqueur
Polyunsaturated fat 0.669g 0.385g Liqueur

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liqueur 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
7%
Liqueur
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Liqueur
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 cheaper?
Liqueur
Liqueur 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. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.