Ricotta vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ricotta and candy bar
- Ricotta has more selenium; however, candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11766% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta has 3 times more selenium than candy bar. While ricotta has 14.5µg of selenium, candy bar has only 4.7µg.
- Candy bar has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +165.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +287.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3585.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20616.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7517.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +289.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355714% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +525% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4381.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +159.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1459.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +361% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2666.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 153mg | 11766% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.774mg | 84% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 10.65g | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 1.243mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 7.922mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 16.721g | 33% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 33.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 3.94mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 110mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 308mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.7µg | 18% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 522kcal | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Folate | 12µg | 75µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 4.678g | 16% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 47.4g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 78mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.83mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 407mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 15.5g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.97mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 156mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 29.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.