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Ricotta vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ricotta and balsamic vinegar

  • Ricotta is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A, yet balsamic vinegar is higher in manganese.
  • Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 41% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • The amount of saturated fat in balsamic vinegar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +731.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2083.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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.
Ricotta
12
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2198%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460.2%
Contains more OtherOther +491.2%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.49g 22%
Fats 12.98g 0g 20%
Phosphorus 158mg 19mg 20%
Calcium 207mg 27mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.08mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9%
Carbs 3.04g 17.03g 5%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.131mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Calories 174kcal 88kcal 4%
Iron 0.38mg 0.72mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 23mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 17.03g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 14.95g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.