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Ricotta vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ricotta and Rapini

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Rapini has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Rapini's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 186% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Broccoli raab, 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.
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Rapini
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +463.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +6483.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Calcium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.4%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains more Iron +463.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains less Sodium -60.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +6483.3%

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.
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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1372.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +20263.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +489.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1372.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +20263.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Rapini
Contains more Protein +255.2%
Contains more Fats +2549%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Other - 0.94
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +255.2%
Contains more Fats +2549%
Contains more Water +29.1%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Other - 0.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Rapini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13850%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0.15g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 3.17g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.49g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 2.85g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 22kcal Ricotta
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.27g 0.38g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 207mg 108mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 11mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 158mg 73mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 196mg Rapini
Sodium 84mg 33mg Rapini
Zinc 1.16mg 0.77mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.042mg Rapini
Manganese 0.006mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.129mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 12µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.106mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.17mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.198mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.048mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.128mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.153mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.066mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.026g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.13g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Rapini
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
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.