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Ricotta vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Ricotta is richer in Calcium, yet Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 65% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 11 times more Calcium than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Ricotta contains 207mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 +989.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +1365.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +561.9%
Contains more Manganese +11333.3%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +989.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +40.8%
Contains more Iron +1365.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.8%
Contains more Copper +561.9%
Contains more Manganese +11333.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6094.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2209.1%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +22150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6094.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2209.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Water +1319.8%
Contains more Carbs +2335.9%
Contains more Other +174.5%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +50.2%
Contains more Water +1319.8%
Contains more Carbs +2335.9%
Contains more Other +174.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1155.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 11.26g 9.46g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 8.64g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 174kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.27g 1.29g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 207mg 19mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 158mg 102mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 84mg 941mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.69mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.006mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 14.5µg 10.3µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 2IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 1µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 12µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.09µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.116mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.268mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.333mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.652mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.172mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.147mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.45mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.399mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.197mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 1.986g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.642g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.