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Ricotta vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Vanilla extract?

  • Ricotta is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Vanilla extract is richer in Manganese.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Vanilla extract contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Vanilla extract types in this comparison.

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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 +1781.8%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2533.3%
Contains more Zinc +954.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +3733.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1781.8%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2533.3%
Contains more Zinc +954.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Copper +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +3733.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 12

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.
Ricotta
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18666.7%
Contains more Fats +21533.3%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +316.1%
Contains more Other +3297.1%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +18666.7%
Contains more Fats +21533.3%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +316.1%
Contains more Other +3297.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36170%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 11.26g 0.06g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0.06g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calories 174kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 0.27g 12.65g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 11mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.12mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 158mg 6mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 84mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 1.16mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.006mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.011mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.095mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.035mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.026mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0.01g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.004g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.