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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, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Piña colada is higher in Manganese.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 33% more than Piña colada.

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 Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2157.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +8700%
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2487.5%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2157.1%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +792.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
Equal in Folate - 12
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 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1047.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.045
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2581%
Contains more Fats +590.4%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +645.4%
Contains more Other +885.3%
Equal in Water - 64.99
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% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
Contains more Protein +2581%
Contains more Fats +590.4%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +645.4%
Contains more Other +885.3%
Equal in Water - 64.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4323.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4323.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1066.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Ricotta Piña colada
Rich in minerals ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Piña colada Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 22.36g Piña colada
Protein 11.26g 0.42g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 1.88g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 22.66g Piña colada
Calories 174kcal 174kcal
Sugar 0.27g 22.33g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 0.3g Piña colada
Calcium 207mg 8mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.21mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 7mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 71mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 6mg Piña colada
Zinc 1.16mg 0.13mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.079mg Piña colada
Manganese 0.006mg 0.528mg Piña colada
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 2IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Piña colada
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.029mg Piña colada
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.017mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.118mg Piña colada
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.061mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.045mg Piña colada
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Piña colada
Saturated Fat 8.295g 1.636g Piña colada
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.082g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.033g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Piña colada
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
4%
Piña colada
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
13%
Piña colada

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.