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Ricotta vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ricotta and beef broiled

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, yet beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, selenium, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef broiled is 96% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 12 times more calcium than beef broiled. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while beef broiled contains 18mg.
  • Beef broiled contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more IronIron +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +444%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%

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 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5071.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +788.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +676.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +370.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.176mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.2µg

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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.7%

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.64µg 96%
Zinc 1.16mg 6.31mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 5.378mg 33%
Protein 11.26g 25.93g 29%
Iron 0.38mg 2.6mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.382mg 26%
Calcium 207mg 18mg 19%
Vitamin A 120µg 3µg 13%
Selenium 14.5µg 21.5µg 13%
Cholesterol 51mg 88mg 12%
Choline 17.5mg 82.4mg 12%
Saturated fat 8.295g 5.895g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.658mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 6.668g 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.085mg 7%
Potassium 105mg 318mg 6%
Phosphorus 158mg 198mg 6%
Calories 174kcal 250kcal 4%
Fats 12.98g 15.41g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.046mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 3.04g 0g 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 2IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.484g 1%
Sodium 84mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.176mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.