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Ricotta vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ricotta and Potato chips?

  • Ricotta is higher in Calcium, yet Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% more.
  • Ricotta has 9 times more Calcium than Potato chips. While Ricotta has 207mg of Calcium, Potato chips has only 24mg.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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.
Contains more Calcium +762.5%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +1357.1%
Contains more Manganese +7233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +762.5%
Contains more Selenium +79%
Contains more Iron +328.9%
Contains more Magnesium +509.1%
Contains more Potassium +1114.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Copper +1357.1%
Contains more Manganese +7233.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 165
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8181.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +1909.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +8181.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3579.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin K +1909.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +3673.7%
Contains more Fats +166.6%
Contains more Carbs +1640.1%
Contains more Other +252.9%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Water +3673.7%
Contains more Fats +166.6%
Contains more Carbs +1640.1%
Contains more Other +252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3061%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3061%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 11.26g 7g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 3.04g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 174kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.27g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 207mg 24mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 11mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 158mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 105mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 84mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.16mg 1.09mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.006mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 12µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.108mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.253mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.283mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.419mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.424mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.31mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.392mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 8.295g 10.96g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.665g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.