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Ricotta vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Frozen yogurt

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Frozen yogurt has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 39% higher.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 60 times less Vitamin A RAE than Ricotta. Ricotta contains 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Frozen yogurt contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Frozen yogurt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
6
:
4
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.9%
Contains more Copper +866.7%
Equal in Sodium - 81
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Potassium +222.9%
Contains more Copper +866.7%
Equal in Sodium - 81

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
Ricotta
8
:
4
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +2517.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Choline +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 12
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 10% 3%
Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 3% 10% 42% 4% 0% 10% 9% 62% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2517.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Choline +464.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Fats +1522.5%
Contains more Carbs +548%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Water - 73.5
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Frozen yogurt
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +155.9%
Contains more Fats +1522.5%
Contains more Carbs +548%
Contains more Other +56.9%
Equal in Water - 73.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
1
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1669.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Frozen yogurt
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1669.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

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 17.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 11.26g 4.4g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.8g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 19.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 174kcal 104kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 12.61g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 207mg 159mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.04mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 158mg 129mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 339mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 84mg 81mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 1.16mg 0.49mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.203mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 17IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 2µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.08mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 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 0.2mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.04mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.49µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 17.5mg 3.1mg 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 4mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.488g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.205g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.03g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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

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
13%
Ricotta
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.34g)
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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.807g)
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/173464/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.