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Ricotta vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Yolk

  • Ricotta contains less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A than Yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 345% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.5%
Contains more IronIron +618.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Yolk
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +714%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +473.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4586.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Yolk Opinion
Calories 174kcal 322kcal Yolk
Protein 11.26g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 12.98g 26.54g Yolk
Net carbs 3.04g 3.59g Yolk
Carbs 3.04g 3.59g Yolk
Cholesterol 51mg 1085mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 11mg 5mg Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 129mg Ricotta
Potassium 105mg 109mg Yolk
Iron 0.38mg 2.73mg Yolk
Sugar 0.27g 0.56g Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.077mg Yolk
Zinc 1.16mg 2.3mg Yolk
Phosphorus 158mg 390mg Yolk
Sodium 84mg 48mg Yolk
Vitamin A 445IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A 120µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.11mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0.2µg 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.006mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.024mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.35mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.7µg Ricotta
Folate 12µg 146µg Yolk
Choline 17.5mg 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 8.295g 9.551g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 4.204g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.517mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.221mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.338mg 1.217mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.692mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.459mg 0.416mg Ricotta
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Ricotta
118%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.