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Ricotta vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Peppers?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 269% higher.

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.
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.5%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +527.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +813.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +546.5%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +463%
Contains more Fats +6390%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%
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 Protein +463%
Contains more Fats +6390%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +211.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Peppers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 11.26g 2g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.2g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 174kcal 40kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 5.1g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 207mg 18mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 158mg 46mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 84mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 1.16mg 0.3mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.006mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 59µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.09mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.061mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 12µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.026mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.074mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.065mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.105mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.089mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.024mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.062mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.084mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.041mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.011g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.109g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Peppers - 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.