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Ricotta vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and drumstick tree?

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet drumstick tree is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B5, and manganese.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Drumstick pods, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +309.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4216.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.36mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +179.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +436.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6390%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23%
~equal in Other ~0.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3455.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12733.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.033g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Fats 12.98g 0.2g 20%
Protein 11.26g 2.1g 18%
Calcium 207mg 30mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 158mg 50mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 4µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.794mg 12%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.259mg 11%
Potassium 105mg 461mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.074mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.102g 9%
Folate 12µg 44µg 8%
Magnesium 11mg 45mg 8%
Calories 174kcal 37kcal 7%
Copper 0.021mg 0.084mg 7%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.45mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.12mg 6%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.62mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.003g 3%
Sodium 84mg 42mg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 8.53g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 5.33g N/A
Iron 0.38mg 0.36mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.