Ricotta vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and taco different?
- Ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, while taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 25% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Ricotta contains 0.195mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
- Taco is lower in saturated fat.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than ricotta (27).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 | +132.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4050% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1486.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1290.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +553% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.9% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +690.1% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.93µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3.042g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 4.384g | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 397mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 15.3µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 89mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.249mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.65mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.2µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.75mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 8.86g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 4.411g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 12.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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 | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.911g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)