Ricotta vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ricotta and cheesecake
- Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, cheesecake is higher in vitamin B5, manganese, and choline.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for selenium, 17% more than cheesecake.
- Ricotta has 4 times more calcium than cheesecake. While ricotta has 207mg of calcium, cheesecake has only 51mg.
- Ricotta has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheesecake commercially prepared.
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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 | +305.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2233.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +409.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.3% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +738.8% |
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.2µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 51mg | 16% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 22.5g | 15% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 438mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 8.634g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 5.5g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 93mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.602g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 9.921g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.571mg | 7% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 321kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 25.5g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.51mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 45.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 159µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 18IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins