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Ricotta vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ricotta and turkey meat

  • Ricotta has more calcium; however, turkey meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, choline, and zinc.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 59% more.
  • Ricotta has 15 times more calcium than turkey meat. Ricotta has 207mg of calcium, while turkey meat has 14mg.
  • Turkey meat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ricotta has a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1378.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.6%
Contains more IronIron +186.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1332.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +399.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +75.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4966.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.6%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +450.4%

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 meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 9.573mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.616mg 44%
Protein 11.26g 28.55g 35%
Saturated fat 8.295g 2.155g 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 29.8µg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.02µg 28%
Cholesterol 51mg 109mg 19%
Calcium 207mg 14mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.948mg 15%
Choline 17.5mg 87.4mg 13%
Vitamin A 120µg 12µg 12%
Zinc 1.16mg 2.48mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 2.119g 12%
Fats 12.98g 7.39g 9%
Iron 0.38mg 1.09mg 9%
Phosphorus 158mg 223mg 9%
Copper 0.021mg 0.093mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.281mg 7%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Potassium 105mg 239mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.045mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 2.647g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 12µg 9µg 1%
Calories 174kcal 189kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.4µg 1%
Sodium 84mg 103mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 15IU 1%
Carbs 3.04g 0.06g 1%
Net carbs 3.04g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 0.27g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.