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Ricotta vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ricotta and grape leaves

  • Ricotta has more selenium; however, grape leaves are richer in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin K, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Grape leaves cover your daily vitamin A needs 542% more than ricotta.
  • Grape leaves have 25 times less saturated fat than ricotta. Ricotta has 8.295g of saturated fat, while grape leaves have 0.336g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Grape leaves, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 68% 109% 24% 99% 138% 18% 39% 1.2% 372% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +763.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159%
Contains more IronIron +592.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1876.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47483.3%

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 37% 459% 40% 0% 10% 82% 44% 14% 92% 0% 272% 62% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9772.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +591.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.231mg

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
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more FatsFats +512.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +469.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%
~equal in Water ~73.32g

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
23% 5% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4377.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Grape leaves DV% diff.
Vitamin A 120µg 1376µg 140%
Manganese 0.006mg 2.855mg 124%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 108.6µg 90%
Copper 0.021mg 0.415mg 44%
Fiber 0g 11g 44%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.336g 36%
Iron 0.38mg 2.63mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.4mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Magnesium 11mg 95mg 20%
Folate 12µg 83µg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Fats 12.98g 2.12g 17%
Calcium 207mg 363mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.362mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.354mg 12%
Protein 11.26g 5.6g 11%
Phosphorus 158mg 91mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.081g 9%
Potassium 105mg 272mg 5%
Carbs 3.04g 17.31g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.065g 5%
Calories 174kcal 93kcal 4%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.67mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Choline 17.5mg 12.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 6.31g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 6.3g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.231mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Grape leaves
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
86%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.