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Ricotta vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and garlic

  • Ricotta has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A, while garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, copper, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Garlic's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 92% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Garlic, 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.
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%
Garlic
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.9%
Contains more IronIron +347.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1323.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27766.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~153mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.2µg

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%
Garlic
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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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2772.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%

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
Garlic
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6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77%
Contains more FatsFats +2496%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +987.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

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
Garlic
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26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Garlic DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 1.235mg 92%
Manganese 0.006mg 1.672mg 72%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.089g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Copper 0.021mg 0.299mg 31%
Fats 12.98g 0.5g 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Iron 0.38mg 1.7mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.2mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 3.04g 33.06g 10%
Protein 11.26g 6.36g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.011g 9%
Potassium 105mg 401mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.596mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.7mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 17mg 3%
Calcium 207mg 181mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.7µg 1%
Choline 17.5mg 23.2mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.249g 1%
Calories 174kcal 149kcal 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 158mg 153mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 30.96g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 1g N/A
Zinc 1.16mg 1.16mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.08mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.308mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.273mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.183mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.113mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Garlic
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
41%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.