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Ricotta vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ricotta and beefsteak raw

  • Ricotta has more calcium and vitamin A; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 98% more than ricotta.
  • Beefsteak raw has 74 times less vitamin A than ricotta. Ricotta has 445IU of vitamin A, while beefsteak raw has 6IU.
  • Beefsteak raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of beefsteak raw is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.

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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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4040%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +426.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%

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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4753.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

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
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +209.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.9%
~equal in Water ~72.93g

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
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Beefsteak raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.69µg 98%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.543mg 38%
Zinc 1.16mg 5.3mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 5.048mg 31%
Saturated fat 8.295g 1.875g 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 27.9µg 24%
Calcium 207mg 5mg 20%
Protein 11.26g 21.38g 20%
Iron 0.38mg 2mg 20%
Vitamin A 120µg 2µg 13%
Fats 12.98g 5.36g 12%
Phosphorus 158mg 220mg 9%
Potassium 105mg 375mg 8%
Copper 0.021mg 0.079mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.075mg 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 67mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 2.354g 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Calories 174kcal 134kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.182mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 84mg 55mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 3IU 1%
Carbs 3.04g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.189g 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Beefsteak raw
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
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw 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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.