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 CalciumCalcium | +109.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +978.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +533.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +786.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +397.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +491.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
11.88 g
Carbs:
1.15 g
Water:
72.5 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~11.88g
~equal in
Water
~72.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +26% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 174kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 13.68g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 11.88g |
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 1.15g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 1.15g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 933mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 4.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.062mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 151mg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 554IU |
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| Vitamin A | 120µg | 166µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.889mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 71µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 3.632g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 4.571g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.658g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.219mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.672mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.855mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.201mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.924mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.442mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.773mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.985mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.33mg |
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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
13%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 882mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
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.