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Ricotta vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ricotta and Sockeye salmon

  • Ricotta has more Calcium, however, Sockeye salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 172% more.
  • Ricotta has 19 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. Ricotta has 207mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon has 11mg.
  • Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
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7
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +1781.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.9%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +315.2%
Contains more Copper +261.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +144.8%
Equal in Sodium - 92
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +1781.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.9%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +227.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +315.2%
Contains more Copper +261.9%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +144.8%
Equal in Sodium - 92

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
8
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9633.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1823.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1214.7%
Ricotta
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9633.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1823.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1214.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
4
:
1
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Fats +133%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +135.2%
Equal in Water - 67.33
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +133%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +135.2%
Equal in Water - 67.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.7%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 12.98g 5.57g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 156kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g 0g Sockeye salmon
Calcium 207mg 11mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.52mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 11mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 158mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 105mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 84mg 92mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.55mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.006mg 0.013mg Sockeye salmon
Selenium 14.5µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 445IU 193IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 58µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 10IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 12µg 7µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.517mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.221mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.338mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.281mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.692mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.459mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 51mg 61mg Ricotta
Trans Fat 0.023g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 1.864g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

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Ricotta Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $11)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.