Ricotta vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ricotta and piña colada
- Ricotta has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin A; however, piña colada is higher in manganese.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 33% more than piña colada.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2487.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +792.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1971.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1047.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
0.42 g
Fats:
1.88 g
Carbs:
22.66 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
10.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2581% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +590.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +645.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +885.3% |
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Water
~64.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4323.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1066.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 1.636g | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.528mg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 0.42g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 7mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 1.88g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.017mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.082g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 22.66g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 174kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 22.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0% |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Piña colada is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $2)