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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, 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.
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 7.9% 2.4% 18% 13% 9.3% 2.7% 5.1% 0.52% 8.7% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2487.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1060%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1016.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Iron ~0.35mg

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 11% 9.3% 15% 0% 11% 0% 27% 13% 25% 0% 37% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1294.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1227.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.22mg

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
6% 93%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 93.05 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2459.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5800%
Contains more OtherOther +161.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.1%
Contains more WaterWater +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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Naranjilla DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Protein 11.26g 0.44g 22%
Phosphorus 158mg 12mg 21%
Fats 12.98g 0.22g 20%
Calcium 207mg 8mg 20%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 14%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.6µg 11%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 120µg 28µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.45mg 8%
Calories 174kcal 25kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.107mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.75mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Sodium 84mg 4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.067mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.045mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 200mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Carbs 3.04g 5.9g 1%
Copper 0.021mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 1.04g 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 4.8g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Iron 0.38mg 0.35mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 3.74g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Naranjilla
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
12%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naranjilla
Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
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?
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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. 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.