Ravioli vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ravioli and ricotta
- Ravioli is higher in copper and manganese, yet ricotta is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than ravioli.
- Ravioli contains 29 times more manganese than ricotta. While ravioli contains 0.176mg of manganese, ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned 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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +576.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +527.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.3% |
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 | +672.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +469.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +919.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +348.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +354% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +795.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +767.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.5% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.723g | 8.295g | 34% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 14.5µg | 20% |
| Protein | 2.48g | 11.26g | 18% |
| Fats | 1.45g | 12.98g | 18% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 51mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 158mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.03µg | 0.34µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.021mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 120µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 84mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.195mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.418g | 3.627g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.176mg | 0.006mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.102mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 174kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.64g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 105mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.182g | 0.385g | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 17.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.34g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.72g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ravioli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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