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Ricotta vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and chicken sandwich different?

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, while chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin E, and selenium.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 48% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains 4 times more saturated fat than chicken sandwich. Ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, while chicken sandwich contains 2.123g.
  • Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index (74) than ricotta (27).

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types were 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +365.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +219%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.2%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +790.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +672.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.7%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +16%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +587.2%
Contains more OtherOther +164.7%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 7.72mg 48%
Sodium 84mg 753mg 29%
Saturated fat 8.295g 2.123g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.383mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.2mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3.177g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.23mg 18%
Iron 0.38mg 1.77mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.41mg 15%
Calcium 207mg 58mg 15%
Vitamin A 120µg 3µg 13%
Protein 11.26g 16.28g 10%
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg 10%
Folate 12µg 47µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.13µg 9%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.219mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.3mg 8%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.4g 6%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 8.5µg 6%
Carbs 3.04g 20.89g 6%
Copper 0.021mg 0.067mg 5%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.61mg 5%
Cholesterol 51mg 35mg 5%
Calories 174kcal 250kcal 4%
Potassium 105mg 245mg 4%
Phosphorus 158mg 185mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 35.3mg 3%
Fats 12.98g 11.19g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 4.481g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Chicken 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 669mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.