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Ricotta vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and potato pancake different?

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium, while potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, iron, potassium, and fiber.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 31% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains 6 times more calcium than potato pancake. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Potato pancake is lower in saturated fat.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +492.4%
Contains more IronIron +339.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4233.3%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1115.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +324%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more WaterWater +50.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +814.8%
Contains more OtherOther +251%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1852.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.73g

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 pancake
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 7.516g 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.448mg 31%
Sodium 84mg 764mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.295g 2.496g 26%
Copper 0.021mg 0.18mg 18%
Calcium 207mg 32mg 18%
Iron 0.38mg 1.67mg 16%
Cholesterol 51mg 95mg 15%
Potassium 105mg 622mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.158mg 12%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.26mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.757mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.9µg 10%
Choline 17.5mg 74.2mg 10%
Vitamin A 120µg 32µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.672mg 10%
Protein 11.26g 6.08g 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 3.04g 27.81g 8%
Folate 12µg 41µg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 36mg 6%
Calories 174kcal 268kcal 5%
Phosphorus 158mg 128mg 4%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.7mg 4%
Fats 12.98g 14.76g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.29µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.173mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg 1%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 24.51g N/A
Vitamin D 10IU 11IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 1.79g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 3.73g 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 680mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.