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Ricotta vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Frozen yogurt

  • Frozen yogurt has less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Ricotta has 8 times more Selenium than Frozen yogurt. While Ricotta has 14.5µg of Selenium, Frozen yogurt has only 1.9µg.
  • Frozen yogurt has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate.

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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 +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
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 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Contains more Calcium +107%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.5%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +48.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
Ricotta
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Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +260.6%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +610.5%
Equal in Water - 71.2
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +275.3%
Contains more Fats +260.6%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +610.5%
Equal in Water - 71.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +267.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Protein 11.26g 3g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 3.6g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 21.6g Frozen yogurt
Calories 174kcal 127kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 19.92g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 100mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.46mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 89mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 156mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 84mg 63mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 1.16mg 0.28mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.009mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 176IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 49µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.09mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 3IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.18mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.07mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.04mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 4µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.07µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 13mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 8.295g 2.326g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.986g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.1g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.