Ricotta vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ricotta and duck eggs
- Duck eggs are richer than ricotta in vitamin B12, choline, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for duck eggs is 278% higher.
- Ricotta contains 2 times more saturated fat than duck eggs. Ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, while duck eggs contain 3.681g.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw.
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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 | +223.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +913.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +151% |
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 KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +774.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +481.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1488.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1405.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
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Fats
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Water
~70.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.7% |
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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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 884mg | 278% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 5.4µg | 211% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 263.4mg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.85mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 36.4µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.862mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.681g | 21% |
| Folate | 12µg | 80µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.404mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.25mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.156mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 220mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 194µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 69IU | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 6.525g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.223g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.062mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 222mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 12.81g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 185kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 1.45g | 1% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 13.77g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.93g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
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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 - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins