Pastry vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pastry and ricotta
- Pastry has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, selenium, and folate; however, ricotta is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Pastry covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 32% more than ricotta.
- Pastry has 81 times more manganese than ricotta. While pastry has 0.488mg of manganese, ricotta has only 0.006mg.
- The glycemic index of pastry is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +573.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +442.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8033.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1970% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2961.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3907.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1363.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1383.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +743.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +495.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1171.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 3.627g | 45% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 12.98g | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.013mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.385g | 30% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.38mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.104mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.006mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 174kcal | 19% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 14.5µg | 18% |
| Folate | 78µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 158mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 3.04g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 1.1µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 11.26g | 8% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.195mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 8.295g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.043mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 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
28%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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