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Ricotta vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ricotta and tuna salad

  • Ricotta is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, copper, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for tuna salad is 49% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 12 times more calcium than tuna salad. Ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, while tuna salad contains 17mg.
  • Tuna salad contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Fish, tuna salad.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1117.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +163.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +590.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6342.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +252.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.5%
Contains more OtherOther +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 14.5µg 41.2µg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 6.7mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.2µg 36%
Saturated fat 8.295g 1.544g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 4.122g 25%
Calcium 207mg 17mg 19%
Sodium 84mg 402mg 14%
Copper 0.021mg 0.145mg 14%
Cholesterol 51mg 13mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 24µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.07mg 10%
Protein 11.26g 16.04g 10%
Iron 0.38mg 1mg 8%
Fats 12.98g 9.26g 6%
Zinc 1.16mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.081mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 178mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 19mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 2.887g 2%
Carbs 3.04g 9.41g 2%
Potassium 105mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Calories 174kcal 187kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.26mg 1%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
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
  2. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.