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Porridge vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Ricotta different?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, however, Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 42% higher.
  • Porridge has less Saturated Fat.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Porridge
Porridge
3
:
7
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Iron +884.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.9%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +953.3%
Contains more Potassium +556.3%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +884.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.9%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +953.3%
Contains more Potassium +556.3%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Folate - 12
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Ricotta
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 B1 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +246.1%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +681.9%
Contains more Fats +6081%
Contains more Other +363.6%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Ricotta
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 +246.1%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +681.9%
Contains more Fats +6081%
Contains more Other +363.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
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:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.7%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12853.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 3.04g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.21g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 10.52g 3.04g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.03g 0.27g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 3.74mg 0.38mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 15mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 16mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 6mg 84mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.04mg 0.021mg Porridge
Manganese 0mg 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 2.8µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.013mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.104mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.045mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.11mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.037mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.027mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.07mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.033mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 8.295g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.