Pasta vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and ricotta
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and copper; however, ricotta is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than pasta.
- Ricotta has 37 times less manganese than pasta. Pasta has 0.224mg of manganese, while ricotta has 0.006mg.
- Pasta contains less saturated fat.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +342.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1507.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +853.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +142.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +720.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1136.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +229% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2825% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 8.295g | 37% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 12.98g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 158mg | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 11.26g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.38mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 3.627g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.006mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 3.04g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 174kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.385g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
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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 glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.145g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.