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Ricotta vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ricotta and Cherry pie

  • Ricotta is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Cherry pie is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ricotta covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 27% more than Cherry pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 +1970%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Selenium +85.9%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
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 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains more Calcium +1970%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +426.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Zinc +480%
Contains more Selenium +85.9%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Copper +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin A - 409
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 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.9%
Contains more Folate +125%
Equal in Vitamin A - 409

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +1166.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.2
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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +302.1%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Other +45.7%
Contains more Carbs +1166.4%
Equal in Fats - 12.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +743.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 38.5g Cherry pie
Protein 11.26g 2.8g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 12.2g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 38.5g Cherry pie
Calories 174kcal 270kcal Cherry pie
Sugar 0.27g Cherry pie
Calcium 207mg 10mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 11mg 9mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 30mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 77mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 191mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.2mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.077mg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.006mg 0.2mg Cherry pie
Selenium 14.5µg 7.8µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 409IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 29µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.148mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.276mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.123mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.034mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 27µg Cherry pie
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.031mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.072mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.088mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.17mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.067mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.124mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.057mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 8.295g 2.985g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 5.314g Cherry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3.247g Cherry pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Cherry pie
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
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.