Ricotta vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ricotta and vegetable
- Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, vegetable is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, fiber, and manganese.
- Vegetable covers your daily vitamin A needs 77% more than ricotta.
- Vegetable has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of vegetable is 66, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +728% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4733.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +295.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6216.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +718.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2036.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8553.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36170% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +434.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 0.031g | 38% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 0.15g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 23.5µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.4g | 18% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 25mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 2.86g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.379mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 214µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 0.01g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.083mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.82mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.851mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 65kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 13.09g | 3% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.072g | 2% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 169mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.151mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 24.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 3.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.073mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.264g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.