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Peppers vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peppers and Ricotta?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin K, yet Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 269% higher.
  • Peppers have 13 times more Vitamin K than Ricotta. Peppers have 14.3µg of Vitamin K, while Ricotta has 1.1µg.
  • Peppers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2800%

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 A +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 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 A +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +463%
Contains more Fats +6390%
Contains more Other +70%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Protein +463%
Contains more Fats +6390%
Contains more Other +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.04g Peppers
Protein 2g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.2g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 9.46g 3.04g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 5.1g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 1.5g 0g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 1.2mg 0.38mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 340mg 105mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 84mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.174mg 0.021mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.006mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 1179IU 445IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.11mg Peppers
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 242.5mg 0mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.013mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.104mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.043mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 12µg Peppers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.1µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.074mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.105mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.089mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.024mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.084mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.041mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 8.295g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.