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Ricotta vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and glutinous rice

  • Ricotta has more phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and zinc, while glutinous rice has more manganese.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +182.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1875%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4266.7%

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% 0% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.215mg

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
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6731.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1357.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593.8%
~equal in Water ~76.63g

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5081.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Glutinous rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.039g 38%
Calcium 207mg 2mg 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 8mg 21%
Fats 12.98g 0.19g 20%
Protein 11.26g 2.02g 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.013mg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.262mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.07g 9%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.41mg 7%
Carbs 3.04g 21.09g 6%
Calories 174kcal 97kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.021mg 0.049mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 10mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 2.1mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 5mg 3%
Folate 12µg 1µg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.14mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.069g 2%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.026mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 20.09g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.215mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.167mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.073mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.108mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.123mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.