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Ricotta vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ricotta and groat

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, yet groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 120% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 12 times more calcium than groat. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while groat contains 18mg.
  • Groat contains less saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than groat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Buckwheat.

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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%
Groat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +338.1%
Contains more IronIron +478.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +5138.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21566.7%

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%
Groat
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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% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Groat
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13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +281.8%
Contains more WaterWater +635.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2252%
Contains more OtherOther +105.9%

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
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.021mg 1.1mg 120%
Manganese 0.006mg 1.3mg 56%
Magnesium 11mg 231mg 52%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 7.02mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10g 40%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.741g 34%
Phosphorus 158mg 347mg 27%
Iron 0.38mg 2.2mg 23%
Carbs 3.04g 71.5g 23%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.233mg 20%
Calcium 207mg 18mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.425mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Fats 12.98g 3.4g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.21mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.4mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.3µg 11%
Potassium 105mg 460mg 10%
Calories 174kcal 343kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.101mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 1.04g 6%
Folate 12µg 30µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.039g 4%
Protein 11.26g 13.25g 4%
Sodium 84mg 1mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 61.5g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.554g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat 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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.