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Ricotta vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ricotta and mandarin oranges

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 41% higher.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index than mandarin oranges.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +459.5%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1557.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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.
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.216mg

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
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1290.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4087.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +338.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%

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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5945%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +492.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mandarin orange DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.039g 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.81g 21%
Phosphorus 158mg 20mg 20%
Fats 12.98g 0.31g 19%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Calcium 207mg 37mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.036mg 12%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.07mg 10%
Vitamin A 120µg 34µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.06g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Calories 174kcal 53kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.058mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 2mg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.15mg 3%
Carbs 3.04g 13.34g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.065g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.376mg 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.042mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 166mg 2%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Choline 17.5mg 10.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 11.54g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 10.58g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.216mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Mandarin orange
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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.256g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.