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Ricotta vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and baked beans

  • Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while baked beans have more fiber, iron, and copper.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in baked beans is lower.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of baked beans is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +239.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241%
Contains more IronIron +423.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4150%

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.2%
Contains more FatsFats +152%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +611.5%
Contains more OtherOther +146.1%
~equal in Water ~65.17g

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Baked beans DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 1.948g 29%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Iron 0.38mg 1.99mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 5mg 15%
Calcium 207mg 61mg 15%
Copper 0.021mg 0.159mg 15%
Sodium 84mg 422mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Fats 12.98g 5.15g 12%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.255mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.049mg 11%
Protein 11.26g 5.54g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.136mg 10%
Folate 12µg 48µg 9%
Magnesium 11mg 43mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 358mg 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 109mg 7%
Carbs 3.04g 21.63g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 2.133g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.09mg 4%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.73mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.74g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.408mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Calories 174kcal 155kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.155mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 16.13g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.153mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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.

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.