Ricotta vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ricotta and potato salad
- Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, potato salad is richer in vitamin C and copper.
- Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 34% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
- Potato salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +989.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +461.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +492.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +755.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +267.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.2% |
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Water
~76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +870.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 1.429g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3.737g | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.1µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 529mg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 2.68g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 52mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.118mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 32µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.31mg | 8% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 8.2g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 68mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.534mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 2.48g | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.866g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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