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Smoothie vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between smoothie and ricotta

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C; however, ricotta is higher in calcium.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 41% more than smoothie.
  • Ricotta has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.5%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Ricotta
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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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +684.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
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 CarbsCarbs +168.4%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +823%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Ricotta DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 8.295g 38%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Phosphorus 158mg 23%
Fats 0g 12.98g 20%
Protein 1.22g 11.26g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Calcium 41mg 207mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 15%
Vitamin A 120µg 13%
Zinc 1.16mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 9%
Calories 37kcal 174kcal 7%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0.34µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.043mg 3%
Iron 0.15mg 0.38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Copper 0.021mg 2%
Sodium 29mg 84mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 105mg 2%
Carbs 8.16g 3.04g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.27g N/A
Manganese 0.006mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Ricotta
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
11%
Smoothie
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.