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Ricotta vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Black tea

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Black tea has more Manganese.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Black tea is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap 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
8
:
2
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15700%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +3550%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15700%
Contains more Potassium +183.8%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +110%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Manganese +3550%

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
11
:
0
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Black tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
4
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +913.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +39.1%
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
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +913.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Water +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Black tea
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0.3g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 0g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0.3g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 1kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 0g Black tea
Calcium 207mg 0mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 3mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 1mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 37mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 3mg Black tea
Zinc 1.16mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.01mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.219mg Black tea
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.014mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.011mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 5µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Black tea
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.002g Black tea
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.001g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.004g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Black tea
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
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.