Ricotta vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ricotta and matzo
- Ricotta has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, matzo is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Matzo covers your daily need for selenium, 41% more than ricotta.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Crackers, matzo, plain.
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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 | +1492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +731.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10733.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.5% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2876.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3642.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +827.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1567.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2653.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2755.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 36.9µg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.226g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.16mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.387mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.65mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 83.7g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3.892mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 13mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 1.4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 395kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.127g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.291mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.68mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 10g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.603g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 10.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 105mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.213mg | 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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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