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Ricotta vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and baby food

  • Ricotta contains less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin E than baby food.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 589% higher.
  • Baby food contains 11 times less saturated fat than ricotta. Ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, while baby food contains 0.769g.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of baby food is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +809.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +316.2%
Contains more IronIron +12400%
Contains more CopperCopper +1490.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +258.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +195%
Contains more WaterWater +970.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2314.5%
Contains more OtherOther +223.5%
~equal in Protein ~12.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Baby food DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 47.5mg 589%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 34.714mg 216%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 2.438mg 202%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 2.717mg 194%
Calcium 207mg 733mg 53%
Copper 0.021mg 0.334mg 35%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.769g 34%
Phosphorus 158mg 392mg 33%
Fiber 0g 7.5g 30%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 3.68mg 24%
Carbs 3.04g 73.4g 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 25.9µg 21%
Magnesium 11mg 100mg 21%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.074mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Fats 12.98g 4.4g 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 1µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.189mg 11%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.4mg 11%
Calories 174kcal 379kcal 10%
Potassium 105mg 437mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.697g 9%
Folate 12µg 43µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 1.206g 6%
Sodium 84mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Protein 11.26g 12.2g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Choline 17.5mg 23.2mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 65.9g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0.87g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.4mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.477mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.404mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.672mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.653mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.286mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Baby food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Ricotta
164%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.526g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.