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Pomegranate vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pomegranate and Ricotta

  • Pomegranate has more Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin K, however, Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pomegranates, 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.
Contains more Potassium +124.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +652.4%
Contains more Manganese +1883.3%
Contains more Calcium +1970%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.9%
Contains more Zinc +231.4%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Potassium +124.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +652.4%
Contains more Manganese +1883.3%
Contains more Calcium +1970%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.9%
Contains more Zinc +231.4%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.9%
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 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
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 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.4%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +515.1%
Contains more Protein +574.3%
Contains more Fats +1009.4%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Water - 71.7
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +515.1%
Contains more Protein +574.3%
Contains more Fats +1009.4%
Contains more Other +92.5%
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.3%
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 3.04g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 1.17g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 18.7g 3.04g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 13.67g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 4g 0g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.3mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 12mg 11mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 236mg 105mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 84mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.158mg 0.021mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.006mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.11mg Pomegranate
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.013mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.104mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.213mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.043mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 12µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 16.4µg 1.1µg Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 8.295g Pomegranate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
16%
Pomegranate
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate 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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.