Ricotta vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ricotta and macaroon
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet macaroon is higher in copper and fiber.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 59% more than ricotta.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cookies, coconut macaroon.
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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 | +4040% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1181% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +272.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +523.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1913.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 20.099g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.269mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 5mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 61.22g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 3.02g | 16% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 22.55g | 15% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 460kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 68mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 241mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.82mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 1.61g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.096mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 9.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.1µg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.804g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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