Ricotta vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Ricotta and Egg
- Ricotta is higher in Calcium, yet Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
- Egg covers your daily Copper needs 220% more than Ricotta.
- Ricotta contains 4 times more Calcium than Egg. While Ricotta contains 207mg of Calcium, Egg contains only 50mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Egg is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +314% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9423.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +556.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +226.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1578.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.3% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 12.58g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 10.61g |
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 87IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 120µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 2.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 293.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 3.267g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.414g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g |
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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
13%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins