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Ricotta vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ricotta and ravioli

  • Ricotta is higher in selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, yet ravioli is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Ricotta covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than ravioli.
  • Ricotta contains 17 times more cholesterol than ravioli. While ricotta contains 51mg of cholesterol, ravioli contains only 3mg.
  • The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +527.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2833.3%

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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1033.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +919.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354%
Contains more FatsFats +795.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +49%

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +767.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Ravioli DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.723g 34%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.5µg 20%
Protein 11.26g 2.48g 18%
Fats 12.98g 1.45g 18%
Calcium 207mg 33mg 17%
Cholesterol 51mg 3mg 16%
Phosphorus 158mg 50mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.03µg 13%
Copper 0.021mg 0.142mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 10µg 12%
Sodium 84mg 306mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.08mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.418g 8%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.176mg 7%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.36mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.06mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.074mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.102mg 5%
Calories 174kcal 77kcal 5%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Iron 0.38mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.85mg 5%
Carbs 3.04g 13.64g 4%
Potassium 105mg 232mg 4%
Folate 12µg 20µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.182g 1%
Choline 17.5mg 9.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 11mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.272mg 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 3.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.572g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.