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Ricotta vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and cheese sandwich different?

  • Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B6 than ricotta.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for cheese sandwich is 47% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 2 times more saturated fat than cheese sandwich. While ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, cheese sandwich contains only 4.129g.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than cheese sandwich (54).

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +390.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.4%
Contains more IronIron +589.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +661.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.6%
~equal in Calcium ~204mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +92.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1814.5%
Contains more OtherOther +272.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2280.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 9.166g 59%
Manganese 0.006mg 1.083mg 47%
Sodium 84mg 839mg 33%
Phosphorus 158mg 382mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.358mg 29%
Iron 0.38mg 2.62mg 28%
Saturated fat 8.295g 4.129g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 3.185mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 24.3µg 18%
Fats 12.98g 25g 18%
Carbs 3.04g 58.2g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.427mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 10.351g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.261mg 17%
Calories 174kcal 497kcal 16%
Copper 0.021mg 0.16mg 15%
Cholesterol 51mg 7mg 15%
Folate 12µg 64µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Vitamin A 120µg 21µg 11%
Magnesium 11mg 54mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.12µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.622mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 306mg 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.87mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Protein 11.26g 9.8g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 55.1g N/A
Calcium 207mg 204mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 755mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich 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.

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.