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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, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Coca-Cola contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +10250%
Contains more Iron +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +2000%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Contains more Calcium +10250%
Contains more Iron +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +2000%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15985.7%
Contains more Fats +64800%
Contains more Other +2450%
Contains more Carbs +214.5%
Contains more Water +26%
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 Protein +15985.7%
Contains more Fats +64800%
Contains more Other +2450%
Contains more Carbs +214.5%
Contains more Water +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Coca-Cola Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Protein 11.26g 0.07g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.02g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Calories 174kcal 37kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 8.97g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 2mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 10mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 2mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 4mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 1.16mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.001mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.002mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Coca-Cola
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Coca-Cola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.