Ricotta vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ricotta and veal different?
- Ricotta is higher in calcium; however, veal is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, choline, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for veal is 50% higher.
- Ricotta contains 12 times more calcium than veal. While ricotta contains 207mg of calcium, veal contains only 17mg.
- Veal has less saturated fat.
- Veal has a lower glycemic index (0) than ricotta (27).
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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 | +1117.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +390.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +483.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7621.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +444.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +807% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +273.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +442.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.9% |
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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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 8.03mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 1.27µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.39mg | 27% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 24.38g | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 3.87mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 3.04g | 24% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 1.16mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 103mg | 17% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 95mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 7.56g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.99mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 217mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 337mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 2.84g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 13.7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 172kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 84mg | 83mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
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
14%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)