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Ricotta vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Corned beef

  • Ricotta has more Calcium, however, Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 54% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 26 times more Calcium than Corned beef. While Ricotta has 207mg of Calcium, Corned beef has only 8mg.
  • Ricotta has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Iron +389.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.1%
Contains more Zinc +294.8%
Contains more Copper +633.3%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +126.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Iron +389.5%
Contains more Potassium +38.1%
Contains more Zinc +294.8%
Contains more Copper +633.3%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Selenium +126.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%
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% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +546.8%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Other +153.9%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +546.8%
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Protein +61.4%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Other +153.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0.47g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 12.98g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 3.04g 0.47g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Sugar 0.27g 0g Corned beef
Calcium 207mg 8mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 158mg 125mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 84mg 973mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.021mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.006mg 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 14.5µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 10IU 4IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.17mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 12µg 6µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.119mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.221mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.338mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.281mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.692mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.459mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 51mg 98mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 6.34g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.67g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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