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Hazelnut vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hazelnut and Ricotta?

  • Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate, yet Ricotta is richer in Selenium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 268% higher.

We used Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 +1136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +547.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +111.2%
Contains more Copper +8114.3%
Contains more Manganese +102816.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Selenium +504.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +1136.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.5%
Contains more Potassium +547.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +111.2%
Contains more Copper +8114.3%
Contains more Manganese +102816.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Selenium +504.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +13563.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.3%
Contains more Folate +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1190.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
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 E +13563.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.3%
Contains more Folate +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1190.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +368%
Contains more Carbs +449.3%
Contains more Other +124.5%
Contains more Water +1250.3%
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 +32.8%
Contains more Fats +368%
Contains more Carbs +449.3%
Contains more Other +124.5%
Contains more Water +1250.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1158.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1957.1%
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1158.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1957.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 7g 3.04g Hazelnut
Protein 14.95g 11.26g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 12.98g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 3.04g Hazelnut
Calories 628kcal 174kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 9.7g 0g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 4.7mg 0.38mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 11mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 158mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 105mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 84mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 1.16mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.021mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.006mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 20IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.11mg Hazelnut
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.013mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.104mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.213mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.043mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 12µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 14.2µg 1.1µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.125mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.063mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.42mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.221mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.556mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.692mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 8.295g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 3.627g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.385g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
71%
Hazelnut
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.