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Ricotta vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and instant coffee

  • Instant coffee contains less selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A than ricotta.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
  • Instant coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of instant coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water.

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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 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5075%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%

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.
Ricotta
11
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.9%
~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
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11160%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +794.1%
Contains more OtherOther +117%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.002 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19150%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Instant coffee DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.002g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.1g 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 3mg 22%
Fats 12.98g 0g 20%
Calcium 207mg 4mg 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.001mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.01mg 10%
Calories 174kcal 2kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0g 9%
Caffeine 0mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.001mg 4%
Iron 0.38mg 0.04mg 4%
Folate 12µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.002g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 4mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 4mg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 0.34g 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.236mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0.34g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 0.015mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Instant coffee
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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.