Ricotta vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and ladyfinger different?
- Ricotta is higher in calcium; however, ladyfinger is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 57% higher.
- Ricotta contains 4 times more calcium than ladyfinger. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, ladyfinger contains only 47mg.
- Ladyfinger has less saturated fat.
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +340.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +842.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +352.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2084.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1923.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +423.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +541.7% |
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:
10.6 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
59.7 g
Water:
19.5 g
Other:
1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +267.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1863.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.6g
~equal in
Other
~1.1g
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
3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.745g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 221mg | 57% |
Iron | 0.38mg | 3.58mg | 40% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.022g | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.284mg | 23% |
Carbs | 3.04g | 59.7g | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.116mg | 18% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.428mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.75µg | 17% |
Folate | 12µg | 77µg | 16% |
Calcium | 207mg | 47mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 2.104mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.24mg | 10% |
Calories | 174kcal | 363kcal | 9% |
Copper | 0.021mg | 0.095mg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.423g | 7% |
Fats | 12.98g | 9.1g | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 120µg | 167µg | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Sodium | 84mg | 147mg | 3% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 173mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Protein | 11.26g | 10.6g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 3.04g | 58.7g | N/A |
Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
Potassium | 105mg | 113mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 3.745g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.516mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.679mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.511mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.692mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.036g | N/A |
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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%

39%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%

35%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ladyfinger is relatively richer in vitamins