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Ricotta vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and Coca-Cola?

  • Coca-Cola has less selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A than ricotta.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Coca-Cola contains less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than Coca-Cola.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5150%
Contains more IronIron +245.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +5700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1480%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%

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.
Ricotta
12
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5733.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15985.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64800%
Contains more OtherOther +2450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.5%
Contains more WaterWater +26%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Coca-Cola DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.07g 22%
Calcium 207mg 2mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 10mg 21%
Fats 12.98g 0.02g 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.02mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0g 9%
Calories 174kcal 37kcal 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.11mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 4mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 0.3mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 9.56g 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.001mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 9.56g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 8.97g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0.002mg 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 Coca-Cola
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
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.