Ricotta vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and shortbread different?
- Ricotta is richer in calcium, selenium, and vitamin B12, while shortbread is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and vitamin E.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for iron, 33% more than ricotta.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index (64) than ricotta (27).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +1492.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +684.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6450% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2615.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3049% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +575% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1891.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1998% |
~equal in
Other
~1.03g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2062.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.105g
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 8.326g | 53% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 2.98mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.353mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 26.22g | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 63.78g | 20% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 13mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.393mg | 17% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 514kcal | 17% |
| Folate | 12µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 66mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 5.37g | 12% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 353mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.314mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 6.708g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 8.105g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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
14%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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.