Ricotta vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ricotta and barbecue chicken?
- Ricotta is higher in calcium and vitamin A, yet barbecue chicken is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
- Barbecue chicken's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 35% more.
- Ricotta has 13 times more calcium than barbecue chicken. While ricotta has 207mg of calcium, barbecue chicken has only 16mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barbecue chicken is lower.
- The glycemic index of barbecue chicken is lower.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1193.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.7% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +323.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5411.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.4% |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +429.4% |
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 B3 | 0.104mg | 5.732mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 127mg | 25% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 22.51g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.927g | 20% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 22µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 2.038g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.191mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 335mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 218mg | 9% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 62.9mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.95mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 6.446g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.78mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.47µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 15.08g | 3% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.227mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.