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Ricotta vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Naranjilla?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, yet Naranjilla is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% higher.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened 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 +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Zinc +1060%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1016.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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 3% 14% 8% 6% 18% 1% 3% 10% 9% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more Zinc +1060%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Potassium +90.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +1016.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.35
Equal in Magnesium - 11

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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1227.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22
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 35% 15% 0% 11% 12% 0% 28% 14% 25% 3% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1227.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2459.1%
Contains more Fats +5800%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.1%
Contains more Water +29.8%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +2459.1%
Contains more Fats +5800%
Contains more Other +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +94.1%
Contains more Water +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Naranjilla Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 4.8g Naranjilla
Protein 11.26g 0.44g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.22g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 5.9g Naranjilla
Calories 174kcal 25kcal Ricotta
Fructose 1.04g Naranjilla
Sugar 0.27g 3.74g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.1g Naranjilla
Calcium 207mg 8mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.35mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 158mg 12mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 200mg Naranjilla
Sodium 84mg 4mg Naranjilla
Zinc 1.16mg 0.1mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.028mg Naranjilla
Manganese 0.006mg 0.067mg Naranjilla
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 568IU Naranjilla
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 28µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.75mg Naranjilla
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.045mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.45mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.22mg Naranjilla
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.107mg Naranjilla
Folate 12µg 3µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.6µg Naranjilla
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 Naranjilla
Saturated Fat 8.295g Naranjilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Naranjilla
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
15%
Naranjilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
7%
Naranjilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Naranjilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167790/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.