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Ricotta vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and grapefruit different?

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc, while grapefruit is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than grapefruit.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types were used in this article.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840.9%
Contains more IronIron +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +1557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +777.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +529%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
~equal in Folate ~13µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1362.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9171.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%

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% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18035%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +969.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Grapefruit DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.021g 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.77g 21%
Fats 12.98g 0.14g 20%
Phosphorus 158mg 18mg 20%
Calcium 207mg 22mg 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.031mg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.07mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.02g 9%
Vitamin A 120µg 58µg 7%
Calories 174kcal 42kcal 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Sodium 84mg 0mg 4%
Iron 0.38mg 0.08mg 4%
Carbs 3.04g 10.66g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.043mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.036g 2%
Choline 17.5mg 7.7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.262mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.053mg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.204mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 135mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 9.06g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.13mg 0%
Folate 12µg 13µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.