Ricotta vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and chinese cuisine different?
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese cuisine is 42% higher.
- Ricotta contains 9 times more calcium than chinese cuisine. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, chinese cuisine contains only 22mg.
- Chinese cuisine has less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than chinese cuisine (60).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +840.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2350% |
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 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +645.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +274.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4563.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 51.3µg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.978g | 33% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 22mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 409mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 5.3g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 2.13g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 76mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.055mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Folate | 12µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.32mg | 8% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 7.08g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 1.217g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.48µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 63µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 34.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 3IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48% |
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Water
~78.82g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +453.2% |
