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Ricotta vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Ground beef

  • Ricotta has more Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Ground beef contains 40 times less Vitamin A RAE than Ricotta. Ricotta contains 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground beef is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Calcium +527.3%
Contains more Iron +497.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +403.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +527.3%
Contains more Iron +497.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Zinc +403.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +4844.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3771.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4844.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3771.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +623.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +632.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +163.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +134.3%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +112%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +134.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.408
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.408

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 12.98g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0.27g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 207mg 33mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 158mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 105mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 84mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.16mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.021mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.006mg 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 14.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 445IU 9IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 3µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 10IU 2IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.171mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 12µg 7µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.121mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.221mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.338mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.281mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.692mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.459mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 51mg 88mg Ricotta
Trans Fat 1.173g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.