Ricotta vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ricotta and quail egg?
- Ricotta is richer in calcium, yet quail egg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Quail egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 264% higher.
- Ricotta has 3 times more calcium than quail egg. Ricotta has 207mg of calcium, while quail egg has 64mg.
- Quail egg contains less saturated fat.
- Quail egg has a lower glycemic index than ricotta.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +223.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +860.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.7% |
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 KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +881.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +726.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +364.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1405.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +641.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 844mg | 264% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.58µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.79mg | 46% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 263.4mg | 45% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.65mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 32µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.761mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.557g | 22% |
| Folate | 12µg | 66µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 226mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 55IU | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.4µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.324g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.062mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 156µg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 13.05g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.47mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 11.09g | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 141mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 4.324g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 158kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.816mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.94mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins