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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.
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Copper ~0.02mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
49% 43% 8%
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.
Ricotta Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cheesecake DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.