Ricotta vs. Goat milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ricotta and Goat milk
- Ricotta has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, however, Goat milk has more Vitamin D.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
- Ricotta has 10 times more Selenium than Goat milk. Ricotta has 14.5µg of Selenium, while Goat milk has 1.4µg.
- Goat milk is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Milk, goat, fluid, with added vitamin D.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +54.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +660% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +286.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +935.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +227.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 69kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 3.56g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 4.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 4.45g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 4.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 134mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 4.45g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 111mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 198IU |
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| Vitamin A | 120µg | 57µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 2.667g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 1.109g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.149g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.163mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.207mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.314mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.24mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.089mg |
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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
13%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat milk contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.628g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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