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Ricotta vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Hot chocolate

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, while Hot chocolate has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains 6 times less Cholesterol than Ricotta. Ricotta contains 51mg of Cholesterol, while Hot chocolate contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.6%
Contains more IronIron +10.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +390.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%

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% 27% 2.2% 6% 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 0.67% 11% 0.6% 33% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.9%
Contains more FatsFats +454.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
~equal in Other ~0.95g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +435.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +358.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Hot chocolate Opinion
Calories 174kcal 77kcal Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 3.52g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 2.34g Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Net carbs 3.04g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Carbs 3.04g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 51mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 10IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Calcium 207mg 114mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.38mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.27g 9.66g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Copper 0.021mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 1.16mg 0.63mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 445IU 176IU Ricotta
Vitamin A 120µg 51µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.03mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.006mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.182mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.04mg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 5µg Ricotta
Trans Fat 0.078g Ricotta
Choline 17.5mg 15.6mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.677g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.084g Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.095mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.169mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.305mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.215mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.076mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.15mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.201mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.067mg Ricotta
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Hot chocolate
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
13%
Ricotta
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.