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Seed vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Seed and Ricotta

  • Ricotta has less Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Seed's daily need coverage for Fiber is 138% more.
  • Seed has 454 times more Manganese than Ricotta. Seed has 2.723mg of Manganese, while Ricotta has 0.006mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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.
Seed
Seed
10
:
0
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +1931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.3%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +294.8%
Contains more Copper +4300%
Contains more Manganese +45283.3%
Contains more Selenium +280.7%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +204.8%
Contains more Iron +1931.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2945.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.3%
Contains more Potassium +287.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +294.8%
Contains more Copper +4300%
Contains more Manganese +45283.3%
Contains more Selenium +280.7%

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.
Seed
Seed
5
:
7
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8390.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8390.4%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +724.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
4
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +1285.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Water +1136.2%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
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
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +1285.5%
Contains more Other +370.6%
Contains more Water +1136.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6046.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6046.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed Ricotta
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 3.04g Seed
Protein 16.54g 11.26g Seed
Fats 30.74g 12.98g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 3.04g Seed
Calories 486kcal 174kcal Seed
Sugar 0.27g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 207mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.38mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 11mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 158mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 105mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 84mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 1.16mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.021mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.006mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 14.5µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.11mg Seed
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.013mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.104mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 49µg 12µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.125mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.517mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.589mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 1.221mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.588mg 0.281mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.556mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.692mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.459mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 3.33g 8.295g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.385g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Ricotta
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
35%
Seed
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed 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.

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.