Ricotta vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ricotta and whipped cream
- Ricotta has more selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc; however, whipped cream is richer in monounsaturated fat.
- Whipped cream covers your daily saturated fat needs 28% more than ricotta.
- Whipped cream has 10 times less selenium than ricotta. Ricotta has 14.5µg of selenium, while whipped cream has 1.4µg.
- Ricotta contains less cholesterol.
- Whipped cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of whipped cream is 55, while the glycemic index of ricotta is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.
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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 | +105% |
| Contains more IronIron | +660% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +213.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +935.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
Protein:
3.2 g
Fats:
22.22 g
Carbs:
12.49 g
Water:
61.33 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +310.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.825 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.3% |
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 | 13.831g | 25% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.4µg | 24% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 3.2g | 16% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 22.22g | 14% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 101mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.065mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 89mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 76mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 188µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 6.418g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 257kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 12.49g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.825g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.305mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.29µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 16IU | 1% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 147mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 12.49g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 8g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 16.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.