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Ricotta vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and chinook salmon?

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, yet chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% higher.
  • Ricotta has 7 times more calcium than chinook salmon. Ricotta has 207mg of calcium, while chinook salmon has 28mg.
  • Chinook salmon contains less saturated fat.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +639.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1009.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +381%
Contains more IronIron +139.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +974.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +744.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.7%

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-121.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.4%
~equal in Fats ~13.38g
~equal in Water ~65.6g

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +591.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.87µg 105%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 10.045mg 62%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.462mg 32%
Phosphorus 158mg 371mg 30%
Protein 11.26g 25.72g 29%
Magnesium 11mg 122mg 26%
Saturated fat 8.295g 3.214g 23%
Calcium 207mg 28mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 2.662g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.865mg 13%
Potassium 105mg 505mg 12%
Cholesterol 51mg 85mg 11%
Iron 0.38mg 0.91mg 7%
Folate 12µg 35µg 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.56mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 5.742g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Copper 0.021mg 0.053mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Calories 174kcal 231kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.154mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin A 120µg 149µg 3%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 84mg 60mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Carbs 3.04g 0g 1%
Fats 12.98g 13.38g 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.