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Ricotta vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ricotta and chili Pepper?

  • Ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 269% higher.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1050%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.8%
Contains more IronIron +215.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +728.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3850%

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +463%
Contains more FatsFats +6390%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.2%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32872.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Chili Pepper
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.021g 38%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg 25%
Fats 12.98g 0.2g 20%
Calcium 207mg 18mg 19%
Protein 11.26g 2g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.278mg 18%
Copper 0.021mg 0.174mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 158mg 46mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.3µg 11%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.237mg 10%
Iron 0.38mg 1.2mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.011g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.09mg 8%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.3mg 8%
Calories 174kcal 40kcal 7%
Vitamin A 120µg 59µg 7%
Potassium 105mg 340mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.95mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.69mg 4%
Folate 12µg 23µg 3%
Sodium 84mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.061mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.109g 2%
Carbs 3.04g 9.46g 2%
Choline 17.5mg 11.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 5.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.