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Ricotta vs. Bisque — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Bisque

  • Ricotta is richer than Bisque in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ricotta is 40% higher.
  • Bisque contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Soup, tomato bisque, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
7
:
3
Bisque
Bisque
Contains more Calcium +1193.8%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +61%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +1633.3%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Bisque
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 3% 11% 15% 56% 7% 18% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1193.8%
Contains more Iron +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +558.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +61%
Contains more Copper +147.6%
Contains more Manganese +1633.3%

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
9
:
3
Bisque
Bisque
Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.1%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Bisque
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 8% 7% 7% 9% 3% 9% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +347.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Bisque
Bisque
Contains more Protein +1123.9%
Contains more Fats +1172.5%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Bisque
10% 87%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 9.6 g
Water: 87.17 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +1123.9%
Contains more Fats +1172.5%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Contains more Water +21.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Bisque
Bisque
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Bisque
23% 29% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.45 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1195.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Bisque Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 9.4g Bisque
Protein 11.26g 0.92g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 1.02g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 9.6g Bisque
Calories 174kcal 50kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Bisque
Fiber 0g 0.2g Bisque
Calcium 207mg 16mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.33mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 4mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 24mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 169mg Bisque
Sodium 84mg 424mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.24mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.052mg Bisque
Manganese 0.006mg 0.104mg Bisque
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 292IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 18µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Bisque
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.027mg Bisque
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.029mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.465mg Bisque
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.05mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 6µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.009mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.027mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.031mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.051mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.012mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.031mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.035mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.018mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 2mg Bisque
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.22g Bisque
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.28g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.45g Bisque

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Bisque
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Bisque
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
14%
Bisque

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bisque
Bisque is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.075g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bisque
Bisque is cheaper (difference - $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.

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. Bisque - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171574/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.