Ricotta vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between ricotta and marshmallow
- Ricotta has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A; however, marshmallow has more copper.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
- Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index than ricotta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Candies, marshmallows.
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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 | +6800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1875% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +752.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +4160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17400% |
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:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +525.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6390% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +337.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2574.3% |
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
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4433.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +719.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.056g | 37% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 81.3g | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.7µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 8mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 0.2g | 20% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 1.8g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.001mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.08g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 318kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.047g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.239g)