Ricotta vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ricotta and white chocolate
- Ricotta has more selenium and vitamin A; however, white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, and potassium.
- White chocolate covers your daily need for saturated fat, 56% more than ricotta.
- Ricotta has 15 times more vitamin A than white chocolate. While ricotta has 445IU of vitamin A, white chocolate has only 30IU.
- White chocolate has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of white chocolate is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 IronIron | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +772.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +616.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +727.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.6% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5415.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1848.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.1% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +163.1% |
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 | 19.412g | 51% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 32.09g | 29% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 59.24g | 19% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 539kcal | 18% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 4.5µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 9.097g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 9µg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 5.87g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.56µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.608mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.282mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 9.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.745mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.74mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 1.013g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 176mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 29.5mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 84mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.