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Ricotta vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ricotta and fast food

  • Ricotta has more calcium; however, fast food is higher in vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 34% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 3 times more calcium than fast food. While ricotta has 207mg of calcium, fast food has only 62mg.
  • Fast food has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more IronIron +705.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5301%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +345.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +936.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49%
~equal in Fats ~12.01g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Fast food DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 3.06mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 5.617mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.317mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.89µg 23%
Saturated fat 8.295g 4.493g 17%
Folate 12µg 80µg 17%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.357mg 15%
Calcium 207mg 62mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.363mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.212mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 9µg 12%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.52mg 12%
Protein 11.26g 16.52g 11%
Copper 0.021mg 0.121mg 11%
Sodium 84mg 331mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 20.3µg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 3.04g 31.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.68g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.53mg 6%
Calories 174kcal 297kcal 6%
Cholesterol 51mg 33mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 27mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 134mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 4.835g 3%
Potassium 105mg 197mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 34.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 2IU 1%
Fats 12.98g 12.01g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.