Ricotta vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ricotta and butter cookie
- Ricotta has more calcium and selenium, while butter cookie has more vitamin B1, iron, copper, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 30% higher.
- Butter cookie contains 7 times less calcium than ricotta. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while butter cookie contains 29mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ricotta is lower.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of butter cookie is 55.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +613.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +484.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +852.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2967.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1458.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2166.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.37mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.22mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 68.9g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 117mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3.19mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 29mg | 18% |
| Folate | 12µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 467kcal | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 11.051g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.335mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 8.4µg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 6.1g | 10% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 282mg | 9% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 18.8g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.38mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.488mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 165µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 5.522g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.982g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 6.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 16IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.36µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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