Ricotta vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and turmeric different?
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and phosphorus than ricotta.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for turmeric is 861% higher.
- Ricotta contains 5 times more saturated fat than turmeric. While ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, turmeric contains only 1.838g.
- Turmeric has a lower glycemic index (0) than ricotta (27).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Spices, turmeric, ground are the varieties used 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 | +23.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1790.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1881% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14373.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +6090.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +287.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +329900% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3927.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +181.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +299.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +458% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2108.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +594.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +707.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 19.8mg | 861% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 55mg | 683% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 1.3mg | 142% |
| Fiber | 0g | 22.7g | 91% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2080mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 208mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 4.5mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 1.838g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 67.14g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 299mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 3.25g | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.2µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 13.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.35mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.449g | 8% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 312kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.542mg | 7% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 49.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 168mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 9.68g | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.756g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.457g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)