Malt vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between malt and ricotta
- Ricotta is richer than malt in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 32% higher.
- Malt contains 25 times more sugar than ricotta. Malt contains 6.68g of sugar, while ricotta contains 0.27g.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than malt.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +294.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 8.295g | 29% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 14.5µg | 17% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 11.26g | 16% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 12.98g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 51mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 207mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 120µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 158mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 3.627g | 7% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 174kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.34µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.006mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 3.04g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.412g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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