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Ricotta vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Buttermilk

  • Ricotta is richer than Buttermilk in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ricotta is 39% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 13 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. Ricotta contains 51mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk contains 4mg.
  • Buttermilk contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +78.4%
Contains more Iron +660%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +176.2%
Contains more Copper +90.9%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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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Contains more Vitamin A +846.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
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 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +1375%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +25.7%
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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +240.2%
Contains more Fats +1375%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Water +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1328%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1328%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 11.26g 3.31g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.88g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 174kcal 40kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 4.79g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 116mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.05mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 158mg 89mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 84mg 190mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.42mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.011mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.002mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 47IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 14µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.05mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 1IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.154mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.058mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.034mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 5µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.22µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.042mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.141mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.171mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.313mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.277mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.087mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.171mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.217mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.1mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.254g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.033g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.