Ricotta vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and oatmeal different?
- Ricotta is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 70% higher.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than oatmeal (79).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +158.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1468.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9200% |
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 EVitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +272.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2808.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +574.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +854.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +827.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 5.96mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.226g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.558mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.26mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.29mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 1.36g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3.025mg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 2.37g | 18% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 80mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 77mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.391g | 8% |
| Folate | 12µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 68kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.317mg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 4.7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 130µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.426g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.057mg | 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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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