Ricotta vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ricotta and croissant
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, yet croissant is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Croissant covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 31% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta contains 6 times more calcium than croissant. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, croissant contains only 37mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +459.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +434.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2003.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1406.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.388mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.03mg | 21% |
| Folate | 12µg | 88µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 37mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 467mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 11.659g | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 22.7µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 45.8g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.33mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.861mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 2.188mg | 13% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 406kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 21g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 206µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.16µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 8.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.094g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 67mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 5.525g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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 Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins