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Ricotta vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ricotta and Kumquat

  • Ricotta is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Kumquat covers your daily Vitamin C needs 49% more than Ricotta.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Kumquat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Kumquats, raw.

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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 +233.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +582.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +2150%
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 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +233.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +731.6%
Contains more Zinc +582.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +126.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +2150%

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 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208
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 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.208

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Fats +1409.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +423%
Contains more Water +12.8%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +498.9%
Contains more Fats +1409.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +423%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2255.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2255.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Kumquat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 9.4g Kumquat
Protein 11.26g 1.88g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.86g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 15.9g Kumquat
Calories 174kcal 71kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 9.36g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 6.5g Kumquat
Calcium 207mg 62mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 158mg 19mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 186mg Kumquat
Sodium 84mg 10mg Kumquat
Zinc 1.16mg 0.17mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.095mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.006mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 290IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 15µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.09mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.208mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 17µg Kumquat
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.154g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.171g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.192g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.