Ricotta vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and chicken soup different?
- Ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while chicken soup is higher in vitamin B3.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 40% more than chicken soup.
- Chicken soup is lower in saturated fat.
- Chicken soup has a higher glycemic index (52) than ricotta (27).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +728.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +485.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +11900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1423.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.9% |
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:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +346.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +981.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.5% |
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
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +523.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.321g | 36% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 2.2µg | 22% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 27mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 1.2g | 18% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 2.52g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.584mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.582g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.085mg | 8% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 36kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 84mg | 143mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 9.2mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 3.53g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.974g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $2)