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Ricotta vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ricotta and Strudel

  • Strudel is richer than Ricotta in Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Strudel is 69% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Strudel. Ricotta contains 8.295g of Saturated Fat, while Strudel contains 2.7g.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel.

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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 Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +1452.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%
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 88% 222% 10% 113% 7% 91% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +190%
Contains more Calcium +41.5%
Contains more Iron +1452.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.5%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4996.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.6%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%
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 79% 0% 0% 0% 98% 104% 100% 0% 123% 56% 200% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4996.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.6%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +370.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +18%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +1544.7%
Contains more Other +370.6%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +18%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Carbs +1544.7%
Contains more Other +370.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
27% 28% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1094.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Strudel Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 48.8g Strudel
Protein 11.26g 5g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 11g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 50g Strudel
Calories 174kcal 318kcal Strudel
Sugar 0.27g 16.8g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.2g Strudel
Calcium 207mg 293mg Strudel
Iron 0.38mg 5.9mg Strudel
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Strudel
Phosphorus 158mg 263mg Strudel
Potassium 105mg 71mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 691mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 0.4mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 1316IU Strudel
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 395µg Strudel
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 1IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.39mg Strudel
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.45mg Strudel
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 5.3mg Strudel
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.53mg Strudel
Folate 12µg 74µg Strudel
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.6µg Strudel
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 12mg Strudel
Trans Fat 0.2g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 2.7g Strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 2.8g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 4.6g Strudel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Strudel
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
63%
Strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
54%
Strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.595g)
Which food is cheaper?
Strudel
Strudel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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.