Ricotta vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Omelette?
- Ricotta is richer in Calcium, yet Omelette is richer in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin D.
- Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 87% higher.
- Ricotta has 4 times more Calcium than Omelette. Ricotta has 207mg of Calcium, while Omelette has 48mg.
- Omelette contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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.
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Calcium
+331.3%
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Sodium
-45.8%
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Iron
+289.5%
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Potassium
+11.4%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+300%
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Selenium
+77.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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Calcium
+331.3%
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Sodium
-45.8%
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Iron
+289.5%
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Potassium
+11.4%
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Copper
+200%
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Manganese
+300%
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Selenium
+77.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Phosphorus - 167
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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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Vitamin B3
+62.5%
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Vitamin A
+38.7%
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Vitamin E
+1072.7%
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Vitamin D
+750%
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Vitamin B1
+161.5%
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Vitamin B2
+97.9%
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Vitamin B5
+505.2%
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Vitamin B6
+232.6%
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Folate
+225%
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Vitamin B12
+123.5%
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Vitamin K
+309.1%
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Vitamin B3
+62.5%
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Vitamin A
+38.7%
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Vitamin E
+1072.7%
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Vitamin D
+750%
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Vitamin B1
+161.5%
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Vitamin B2
+97.9%
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Vitamin B5
+505.2%
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Vitamin B6
+232.6%
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Folate
+225%
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Vitamin B12
+123.5%
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Vitamin K
+309.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+11.3%
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Carbs
+375%
Equal in Protein - 10.57
Equal in Water - 76.13
Equal in Other - 1
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Fats
+11.3%
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Carbs
+375%
Equal in Protein - 10.57
Equal in Water - 76.13
Equal in Other - 1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+604.4%
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+33.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+604.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 0.64g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.57g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 11.66g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 0.64g |
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| Calories | 174kcal | 154kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.31g |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 48mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 167mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 117mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 155mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.063mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.024mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 25.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 617IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 120µg | 172µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 69IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.386mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.289mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.143mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 4.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.467mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.565mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.913mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.767mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.319mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.572mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.722mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.26mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 313mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.709g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 3.319g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.049g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 4.843g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 2.712g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins