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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.
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% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~167mg

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% 27% 2.2% 6% 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 0% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1072.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +505.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +1314.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375%
~equal in Protein ~10.57g
~equal in Water ~76.13g
~equal in Other ~1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Ricotta Omelette
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Omelette Opinion
Calories 174kcal 154kcal Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 10.57g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 11.66g Ricotta
Net carbs 3.04g 0.64g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0.64g Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 313mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Calcium 207mg 48mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 117mg Omelette
Iron 0.38mg 1.48mg Omelette
Sugar 0.27g 0.31g Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.063mg Omelette
Zinc 1.16mg 1.09mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 167mg Omelette
Sodium 84mg 155mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A 120µg 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 0.006mg 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 14.5µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.064mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.143mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.5µg Omelette
Folate 12µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.709g Ricotta
Choline 17.5mg 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 8.295g 3.319g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 2.712g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.517mg 0.467mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.565mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.913mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.767mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.692mg 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.459mg 0.26mg Ricotta
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Omelette
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
13%
Ricotta
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette 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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.