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Ricotta vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Pita different?

  • Ricotta is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Pita is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ricotta is 41% higher.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Bread, pita, white, unenriched are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
5
:
5
Pita
Pita
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Iron +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +7916.7%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +140.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Iron +268.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +7916.7%

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
7
:
4
Pita
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1959.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Ricotta
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%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1953.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1959.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Pita
Pita
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +981.7%
Contains more Water +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +1732.2%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +981.7%
Contains more Water +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +1732.2%
Contains more Other +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Pita
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3354.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3354.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Pita
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pita Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 53.5g Pita
Protein 11.26g 9.1g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 1.2g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 55.7g Pita
Calories 174kcal 275kcal Pita
Sugar 0.27g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 207mg 86mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 158mg 97mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 84mg 536mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.84mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.006mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.097mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.034mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.105mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.257mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.349mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.634mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.219mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.16mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.446mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.394mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.105g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 452mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.