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Ricotta vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Bass

  • Ricotta is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Bass is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bass is 170% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 13 times more Saturated Fat than Bass. Ricotta contains 8.295g of Saturated Fat, while Bass contains 0.65g.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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Bass
Contains more Calcium +989.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Iron +184.2%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Equal in Sodium - 88
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 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +989.5%
Contains more Zinc +127.5%
Contains more Iron +184.2%
Contains more Magnesium +363.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.8%
Contains more Potassium +212.4%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Equal in Sodium - 88

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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Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +704.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1197.1%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +427%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +704.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1197.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bass
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Equal in Water - 73.36
Equal in Other - 0.92
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +334.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Equal in Water - 73.36
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +328.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Bass Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 22.73g Bass
Fats 12.98g 2.99g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 124kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Bass
Calcium 207mg 19mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 11mg 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 158mg 254mg Bass
Potassium 105mg 328mg Bass
Sodium 84mg 88mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.51mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg Bass
Manganese 0.006mg 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 445IU 104IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 31µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.558mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.346mg Bass
Folate 12µg 10µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 4.41µg Bass
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.517mg 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.221mg 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 1.338mg 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.281mg 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.887mg Bass
Valine 0.692mg 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.459mg 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 51mg 103mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.217g Bass
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.846g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.005g Bass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bass
Bass 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.

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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.