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Ricotta vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ricotta and Turkey egg?

  • Ricotta is higher in Calcium, yet Turkey egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 294% more.
  • Ricotta has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Turkey egg. While Ricotta has 8.295g of Saturated Fat, Turkey egg has only 3.632g.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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 Calcium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Iron +978.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Iron +978.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170

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 B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.1%
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Equal in Fats - 11.88
Equal in Water - 72.5
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Equal in Fats - 11.88
Equal in Water - 72.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Turkey egg
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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 1.15g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 12.98g 11.88g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 1.15g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 171kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Turkey egg
Calcium 207mg 99mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 158mg 170mg Turkey egg
Potassium 105mg 142mg Turkey egg
Sodium 84mg 151mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.021mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.006mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 14.5µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 445IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.024mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Folate 12µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.517mg 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.221mg 1.201mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg 0.924mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.692mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.459mg 0.33mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 933mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 4.571g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Turkey egg
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
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 882mg)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.