Ricotta vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ricotta and Yogurt
- Ricotta has more Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
- Ricotta has 120 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yogurt. Ricotta has 120µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Yogurt has 1µg.
- Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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.
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Calcium
+88.2%
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Iron
+442.9%
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Phosphorus
+17%
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Zinc
+123.1%
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Copper
+23.5%
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Selenium
+49.5%
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Potassium
+34.3%
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Sodium
-57.1%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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Calcium
+88.2%
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Iron
+442.9%
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Phosphorus
+17%
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Zinc
+123.1%
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Copper
+23.5%
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Selenium
+49.5%
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Potassium
+34.3%
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-57.1%
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Manganese
+50%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
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.
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Vitamin A
+11025%
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Vitamin E
+1000%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Folate
+71.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+76.9%
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Vitamin B2
+42.6%
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Vitamin B3
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+55.4%
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Vitamin B6
+46.5%
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Vitamin B12
+120.6%
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Vitamin A
+11025%
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Vitamin E
+1000%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Folate
+71.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+76.9%
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Vitamin B2
+42.6%
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Vitamin B3
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+55.4%
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Vitamin B6
+46.5%
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Vitamin B12
+120.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.5%
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Fats
+3228.2%
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+41.7%
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Carbs
+18.4%
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Water
+18.7%
Equal in Protein - 10.19
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+10.5%
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+3228.2%
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+41.7%
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Carbs
+18.4%
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+18.7%
Equal in Protein - 10.19
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6743.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3108.3%
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6743.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3108.3%
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.04g | 3.6g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.19g |
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| Fats | 12.98g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 3.04g | 3.6g |
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| Calories | 174kcal | 59kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.27g | 3.24g |
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| Calcium | 207mg | 110mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 135mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 141mg |
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| Sodium | 84mg | 36mg |
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| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.017mg |
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| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 445IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 120µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.278mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 0.208mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.063mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0.75µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.517mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.589mg |
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| Leucine | 1.221mg |
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| Lysine | 1.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.281mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg |
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| Valine | 0.692mg |
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| Histidine | 0.459mg |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 5mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.006g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.295g | 0.117g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.627g | 0.053g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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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%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
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.