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Pea raw vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pea raw and ricotta

  • Pea raw has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, and copper; however, ricotta is richer in selenium and calcium.
  • Pea raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 44% more than ricotta.
  • Pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea raw is 54, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peas, green, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.4%
Contains more IronIron +286.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +738.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
~equal in Zinc ~1.16mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 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 CarbsCarbs +375.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3145%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
~equal in Water ~71.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10262.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea raw Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin C 40mg 0mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.071g 8.295g 37%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Fiber 5.7g 0g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 0.013mg 21%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 1.1µg 20%
Fats 0.4g 12.98g 19%
Calcium 25mg 207mg 18%
Manganese 0.41mg 0.006mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Copper 0.176mg 0.021mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Iron 1.47mg 0.38mg 14%
Folate 65µg 12µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 0.104mg 12%
Protein 5.42g 11.26g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 0.043mg 10%
Vitamin A 38µg 120µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 3.627g 9%
Phosphorus 108mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.195mg 5%
Calories 81kcal 174kcal 5%
Magnesium 33mg 11mg 5%
Potassium 244mg 105mg 4%
Carbs 14.45g 3.04g 4%
Sodium 5mg 84mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 0.213mg 2%
Choline 28.4mg 17.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 1.24mg 1.16mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 0.385g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 8.75g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 5.67g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.203mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 0.323mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.235mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.107mg 0.459mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea raw Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pea raw
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.