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Ricotta vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ricotta and gingerbread

  • Ricotta has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, gingerbread has more iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for iron is 31% more.
  • Ricotta has 6 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Ricotta has 0.34µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread has 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in saturated fat.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index than ricotta.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.1%
Contains more IronIron +657.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +828.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%

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%
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1571.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.7%
Contains more WaterWater +156.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1518.4%
Contains more OtherOther +145.1%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Gingerbread DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 2.88mg 31%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.683mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 4.216g 26%
Saturated fat 8.295g 4.122g 19%
Copper 0.021mg 0.195mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.19mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 54mg 15%
Carbs 3.04g 49.2g 15%
Protein 11.26g 3.9g 15%
Calcium 207mg 71mg 14%
Magnesium 11mg 70mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.06µg 12%
Vitamin A 120µg 14µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.19mg 11%
Sodium 84mg 327mg 11%
Potassium 105mg 439mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.738mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 7.124g 9%
Calories 174kcal 356kcal 9%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.39mg 7%
Cholesterol 51mg 32mg 6%
Fats 12.98g 16.4g 5%
Folate 12µg 33µg 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.162mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.375mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.04g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.