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Ricotta vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Tomato sauce

  • Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Tomato sauce is higher in Copper, and Vitamin E .
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Tomato sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 Calcium +1378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.2%
Contains more Zinc +427.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Manganese +1783.3%
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1378.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +485.2%
Contains more Zinc +427.3%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +152.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +182.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.9%
Contains more Copper +447.6%
Contains more Manganese +1783.3%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 435
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1209.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +852.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 435

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +838.3%
Contains more Fats +4226.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.7%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +87.3%
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% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +838.3%
Contains more Fats +4226.7%
Contains more Carbs +74.7%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8143.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Protein 11.26g 1.2g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.3g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 5.31g Tomato sauce
Calories 174kcal 24kcal Ricotta
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 0.27g 3.56g Ricotta
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 207mg 14mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 158mg 27mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 84mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.16mg 0.22mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.006mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 435IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 22µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.065mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 12µg 9µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.009mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.025mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg 0.034mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.037mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.008mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.036mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg 0.025mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.044g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.121g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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