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Ricotta vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Duck egg

  • Duck egg is richer than Ricotta in Vitamin B12, Choline, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Duck egg is 278% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Duck egg. Ricotta contains 8.295g of Saturated Fat, while Duck egg contains 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 Calcium +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Iron +913.2%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +151%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Contains more Calcium +223.4%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Iron +913.2%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1488.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +774.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1488.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.77
Equal in Water - 70.83
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Fats - 13.77
Equal in Water - 70.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Ricotta Duck egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Duck egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 1.45g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 12.81g Duck egg
Fats 12.98g 13.77g Duck egg
Carbs 3.04g 1.45g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 185kcal Duck egg
Sugar 0.27g 0.93g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 64mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 3.85mg Duck egg
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Duck egg
Phosphorus 158mg 220mg Duck egg
Potassium 105mg 222mg Duck egg
Sodium 84mg 146mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 1.41mg Duck egg
Copper 0.021mg 0.062mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.006mg 0.038mg Duck egg
Selenium 14.5µg 36.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 445IU 674IU Duck egg
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 194µg Duck egg
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 10IU 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.156mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.404mg Duck egg
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.862mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.25mg Duck egg
Folate 12µg 80µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.4µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.26mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.517mg 0.736mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.598mg Duck egg
Leucine 1.221mg 1.097mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.951mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.576mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.84mg Duck egg
Valine 0.692mg 0.885mg Duck egg
Histidine 0.459mg 0.32mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 884mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 3.681g Duck egg
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 6.525g Duck egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.223g Duck egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Duck egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.