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Ricotta vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Lemon?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 59% higher.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this comparison.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
5
:
5
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Calcium +696.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +887.5%
Contains more Zinc +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +696.2%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +887.5%
Contains more Zinc +1833.3%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +400%

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
Ricotta
8
:
4
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +1922.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 11
Ricotta
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%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1922.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Protein +923.6%
Contains more Fats +4226.7%
Contains more Other +240%
Contains more Carbs +206.6%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +923.6%
Contains more Fats +4226.7%
Contains more Other +240%
Contains more Carbs +206.6%
Contains more Water +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
1
Lemon
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 6.52g Lemon
Protein 11.26g 1.1g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.3g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 174kcal 29kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 2.5g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 207mg 26mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 16mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 84mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 1.16mg 0.06mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.006mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 22IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.1mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.19mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 12µg 11µg Ricotta
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 Lemon
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.011g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.089g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Lemon
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%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.