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Ricotta vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Mulberry?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Mulberry is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Mulberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +430.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 70% 13% 17% 18% 2% 4% 20% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +430.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +386.8%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +84.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Copper +185.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +609.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 18% 0% 122% 8% 24% 12% 0% 12% 5% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1680%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +609.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +681.9%
Contains more Fats +3228.2%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +222.4%
Contains more Water +22.3%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more Protein +681.9%
Contains more Fats +3228.2%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +222.4%
Contains more Water +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8746.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
10% 15% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.207 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8746.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Mulberry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Mulberry Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 8.1g Mulberry
Protein 11.26g 1.44g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.39g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 9.8g Mulberry
Calories 174kcal 43kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 8.1g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.7g Mulberry
Calcium 207mg 39mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.85mg Mulberry
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Mulberry
Phosphorus 158mg 38mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 194mg Mulberry
Sodium 84mg 10mg Mulberry
Zinc 1.16mg 0.12mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.06mg Mulberry
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 25IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.87mg Mulberry
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 36.4mg Mulberry
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.029mg Mulberry
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.101mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.62mg Mulberry
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.05mg Mulberry
Folate 12µg 6µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7.8µg Mulberry
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Mulberry
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.027g Mulberry
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.041g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.207g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Mulberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry 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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.