Ricotta vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ricotta and almond butter
- Ricotta has more selenium, while almond butter has more vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 161% higher.
- Almond butter contains 6 times less selenium than ricotta. Ricotta contains 14.5µg of selenium, while almond butter contains 2.4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in almond butter is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +504.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2436.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +612.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +818.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4347.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +183.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35416.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21909.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2933.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +341.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +197.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4272% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +519.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +794.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3435.8% |
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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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 24.21mg | 161% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.934mg | 101% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 2.131mg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 13.613g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 32.445g | 72% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 55.5g | 65% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 279mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.939mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 508mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 0g | 10.3g | 41% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.49mg | 39% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 614kcal | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.4µg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 4.152g | 19% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 20.96g | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 3.29mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 748mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3.155mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 347mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Folate | 12µg | 53µg | 10% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 52.1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 18.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.103mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.318mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.43g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
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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
14%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins