Ricotta vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ricotta and swordfish?
- Ricotta is higher in calcium, yet swordfish is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Swordfish's daily need coverage for vitamin D is 109% more.
- Ricotta has 35 times more calcium than swordfish. While ricotta has 207mg of calcium, swordfish has only 6mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in swordfish is lower.
- The glycemic index of swordfish is lower.
We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types 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 | +3350% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +48.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +18.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +119% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +372.4% |
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 | +179.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2090.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +8200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +584.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8798.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1330.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +376.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +342.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +63.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
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Water
~68.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +255.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.544g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 68.5µg | 98% |
Vitamin D | 10IU | 666IU | 82% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 16.6µg | 82% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 9.254mg | 57% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.62µg | 53% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.615mg | 44% |
Saturated fat | 8.295g | 1.911g | 29% |
Protein | 11.26g | 23.45g | 24% |
Phosphorus | 158mg | 304mg | 21% |
Calcium | 207mg | 6mg | 20% |
Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 2.41mg | 15% |
Potassium | 105mg | 499mg | 12% |
Choline | 17.5mg | 77.5mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.063mg | 10% |
Vitamin A | 120µg | 43µg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 51mg | 78mg | 9% |
Fats | 12.98g | 7.93g | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.368g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.089mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 11mg | 35mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.417mg | 4% |
Folate | 12µg | 2µg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.021mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.38mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
Sodium | 84mg | 97mg | 1% |
Carbs | 3.04g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Calories | 174kcal | 172kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 3.04g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 3.544g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.517mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.338mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.692mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.127g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.772g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.168g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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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%

72%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%

64%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Swordfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)