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Ricotta vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and chocolate ice cream?

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet chocolate ice cream is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B5, and manganese.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for selenium is 22% higher.
  • Ricotta has 2 times more zinc than chocolate ice cream. Ricotta has 1.16mg of zinc, while chocolate ice cream has 0.58mg.
  • Chocolate ice cream contains less cholesterol.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than chocolate ice cream.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +480%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.1%
Contains more IronIron +144.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +542.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2233.3%
~equal in Sodium ~76mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~118µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.194mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more WaterWater +28.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +827.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.5%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.41g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 2.5µg 22%
Protein 11.26g 3.8g 15%
Copper 0.021mg 0.135mg 13%
Calcium 207mg 109mg 10%
Carbs 3.04g 28.2g 8%
Saturated fat 8.295g 6.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.554mg 7%
Iron 0.38mg 0.93mg 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 107mg 7%
Cholesterol 51mg 34mg 6%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.14mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.58mg 5%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Potassium 105mg 249mg 4%
Fats 12.98g 11g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.29µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.042mg 2%
Calories 174kcal 216kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.055mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 3.21g 1%
Choline 17.5mg 22.5mg 1%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.226mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 27g N/A
Vitamin D 10IU 8IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 25.36g N/A
Sodium 84mg 76mg 0%
Vitamin A 120µg 118µg 0%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.194mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.41g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.