Ricotta vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and marmalade different?
- Ricotta is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A; however, marmalade is richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ricotta is 41% higher.
- Marmalade has less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than marmalade (43).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Marmalade, orange 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +444.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3850% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3653.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +410% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2080.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0g | 38% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.6µg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 4mg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 0.3g | 22% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 66.3g | 21% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 0g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 38mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 3µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 246kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 65.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 60g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marmalade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marmalade contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)