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Ricotta vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ricotta and fish sandwiches

  • Ricotta has more calcium, while fish sandwiches have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 32% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 6 times less calcium than ricotta. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while fish sandwiches contain 37mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fish sandwiches is lower.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ricotta is 27, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +459.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +294.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +48%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +778%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g
~equal in Fats ~12.45g

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% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 6.257g 39%
Saturated fat 8.295g 1.949g 29%
Sodium 84mg 602mg 23%
Calcium 207mg 37mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.21mg 16%
Iron 0.38mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.68µg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 2.15mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 6µg 13%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13.6µg 10%
Folate 12µg 46µg 9%
Carbs 3.04g 26.69g 8%
Phosphorus 158mg 116mg 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 18µg 6%
Copper 0.021mg 0.075mg 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.49mg 6%
Cholesterol 51mg 35mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.14mg 4%
Calories 174kcal 257kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.55mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 206mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 25mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 2.595g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.37mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 28.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Protein 11.26g 10.29g 2%
Fats 12.98g 12.45g 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 25.69g N/A
Vitamin D 10IU 9IU 0%
Sugar 0.27g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.