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Ricotta vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and poppy seed different?

  • Poppy seed has more manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc than ricotta.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 291% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 2 times more saturated fat than poppy seed. While ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, poppy seed contains only 4.517g.
  • Poppy seed has a lower glycemic index (5) than ricotta (27).

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Spices, poppy seed 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.
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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3054.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +594.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584.8%
Contains more IronIron +2468.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +7647.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +581%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111683.3%
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +761.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +474.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +583.3%

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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +1105%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +220.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +825.3%
Contains more OtherOther +524.5%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7320.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Poppy seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.006mg 6.707mg 291%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 28.569g 188%
Copper 0.021mg 1.627mg 178%
Calcium 207mg 1438mg 123%
Iron 0.38mg 9.76mg 117%
Phosphorus 158mg 870mg 102%
Magnesium 11mg 347mg 80%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.854mg 70%
Zinc 1.16mg 7.9mg 61%
Fats 12.98g 41.56g 44%
Folate 12µg 82µg 18%
Calories 174kcal 525kcal 18%
Potassium 105mg 719mg 18%
Saturated fat 8.295g 4.517g 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.247mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg 14%
Protein 11.26g 17.99g 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.77mg 11%
Carbs 3.04g 28.13g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.1mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 5.982g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.896mg 5%
Sodium 84mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.324mg 2%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.5µg 2%
Choline 17.5mg 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.