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Ricotta vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ricotta and pea raw

  • Ricotta has more selenium and calcium; however, pea raw is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, and copper.
  • Pea raw covers your daily vitamin C needs 44% more than ricotta.
  • Pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea raw is 54, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Peas, green, raw.

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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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.4%
Contains more IronIron +286.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +738.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6733.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.24mg

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1946.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.3%

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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3145%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.3%
~equal in Water ~78.86g

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10262.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.071g 37%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.7g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.266mg 21%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 24.8µg 20%
Fats 12.98g 0.4g 19%
Calcium 207mg 25mg 18%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.41mg 18%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.021mg 0.176mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Iron 0.38mg 1.47mg 14%
Folate 12µg 65µg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.09mg 12%
Protein 11.26g 5.42g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.169mg 10%
Vitamin A 120µg 38µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.035g 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 108mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.132mg 5%
Calories 174kcal 81kcal 5%
Magnesium 11mg 33mg 5%
Potassium 105mg 244mg 4%
Carbs 3.04g 14.45g 4%
Sodium 84mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.104mg 2%
Choline 17.5mg 28.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 1.16mg 1.24mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.187g 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.224g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.