Ricotta vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ricotta and dashi?
- Ricotta is higher in zinc, yet dashi is higher in vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Dashi's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% more.
- Ricotta has 13 times more zinc than dashi. While ricotta has 1.16mg of zinc, dashi has only 0.09mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in dashi is lower.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1188.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90.3% |
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 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +554.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2265.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5981.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +554.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +3017.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2034.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.6% |
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Fats
~13.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1064.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 66.9µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 1067mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 4.485g | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 27.6µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.433g | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 64.88g | 21% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 114.5mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.43mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 2.46mg | 15% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 438kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 16.7g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 25µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 309mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 5.365g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 13.89g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 14.47g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 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
14%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 983mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dashi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.