Ricotta vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ricotta and ice cream sandwich
- Ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 30% higher.
- Ricotta contains 7 times more vitamin B12 than ice cream sandwich. Ricotta contains 0.34µg of vitamin B12, while ice cream sandwich contains 0.05µg.
- Ice cream sandwich contains less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than ice cream sandwich.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Ice cream sandwich.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +140.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +46.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +367.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1109.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6250% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.5% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +580% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +118.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +753.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1405.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 8.295g | 2.317g | 27% |
Copper | 0.021mg | 0.254mg | 26% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.1µg | 21% |
Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.381mg | 16% |
Protein | 11.26g | 4.29g | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 2.272g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 72mg | 12% |
Calcium | 207mg | 86mg | 12% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.05µg | 12% |
Carbs | 3.04g | 37.14g | 11% |
Cholesterol | 51mg | 21mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.566mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
Fats | 12.98g | 8.57g | 7% |
Folate | 12µg | 34µg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 120µg | 86µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 29mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
Calories | 174kcal | 237kcal | 3% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 8mg | 2% |
Sodium | 84mg | 129mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
Iron | 0.38mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 2.661g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.04g | 37.14g | N/A |
Potassium | 105mg | 115mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.27g | 18.57g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.3µg | 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% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +51.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1121.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +490.1% |