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Ricotta vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ricotta and millet flour

  • Ricotta has less copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5 than millet flour.
  • Millet flour covers your daily need for copper, 57% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 15 times more saturated fat than millet flour. While ricotta has 8.295g of saturated fat, millet flour has only 0.536g.
  • The glycemic index of millet flour is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Millet flour.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1378.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +981.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +936.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2447.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.5%

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.
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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3076.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +765.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +205.4%
Contains more WaterWater +727%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2371.1%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
~equal in Protein ~10.75g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +292.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +580%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Millet flour
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.021mg 0.535mg 57%
Iron 0.38mg 3.94mg 45%
Manganese 0.006mg 1.002mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 6.02mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.536g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.413mg 33%
Selenium 14.5µg 32.7µg 33%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Magnesium 11mg 119mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.372mg 25%
Carbs 3.04g 75.12g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.267mg 21%
Calcium 207mg 14mg 19%
Phosphorus 158mg 285mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 2.618g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.63mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 13%
Fats 12.98g 4.25g 13%
Calories 174kcal 382kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.073mg 9%
Folate 12µg 42µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.924g 7%
Potassium 105mg 224mg 4%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Sodium 84mg 4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Protein 11.26g 10.75g 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 1.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.11mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.