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Ricotta vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Whisky different?

  • Ricotta is higher than Whisky in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Whisky.
  • Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types were 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
8
:
2
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5166.7%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5166.7%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
11
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Ricotta
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%
Whisky
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
4
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2940%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +3429.4%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2940%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +3429.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 0.1g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 0g Ricotta
Fats 12.98g 0g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0.1g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.27g 0.1g Whisky
Calcium 207mg 0mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 0mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 158mg 3mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 1mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 1.16mg 0.02mg Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.014mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.006mg 0.008mg Whisky
Selenium 14.5µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.008mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.001mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.05mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 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 Whisky
Saturated Fat 8.295g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 0g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ricotta Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.