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Ricotta vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Pork different?

  • Ricotta is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 72% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains 60 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork. Ricotta contains 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork contains 2µg.
  • Pork is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types were 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
1
:
9
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +989.5%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains more Potassium +302.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +989.5%
Contains more Iron +128.9%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.7%
Contains more Potassium +302.9%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +106%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%

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
3
:
9
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +6257.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +979.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.9%
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +6257.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +979.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
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
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Equal in Fats - 13.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
0
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Pork Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 27.32g Pork
Fats 12.98g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 242kcal Pork
Sugar 0.27g 0g Pork
Calcium 207mg 19mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 158mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 105mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 84mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.16mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.021mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.006mg 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 14.5µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 445IU 7IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 2µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 10IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 12µg 5µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.517mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 1.221mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 1.338mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.281mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.692mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.459mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 51mg 80mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.