Ricotta vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ricotta and fireweed
- Ricotta has more selenium, while fireweed has more manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and folate.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 291% higher.
- Fireweed contains 16 times less selenium than ricotta. Ricotta contains 14.5µg of selenium, while fireweed contains 0.9µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fireweed, leaves, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1511.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +370.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +531.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1423.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111633.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4394.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +536.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1369.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +372% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +532.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 6.704mg | 291% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.632mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 0g | 10.6g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 38% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 156mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.32mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 4.674mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.9µg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.4mg | 25% |
| Folate | 12µg | 112µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.356mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 429mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 2.75g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 2.66mg | 14% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 4.71g | 13% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 494mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 180µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 19.22g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 103kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 8.62g | N/A |
| 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% |
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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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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
148%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.