Steak vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between steak and ricotta
- Steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, ricotta is higher in calcium and vitamin A.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than ricotta.
- Steak has 50 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. While steak has 5.149mg of vitamin B3, ricotta has only 0.104mg.
- Ricotta has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +531.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +304.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +446.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +119.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1625% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +469.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4851% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1062.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +152.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.7% |
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Saturated fat
~8.295g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 0.34µg | 78% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.16mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.043mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 0.104mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 14.5µg | 31% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 11.26g | 27% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 0.38mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 3.627g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 12.98g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.195mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.013mg | 5% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 174kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 0.385g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 84mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 8.295g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
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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
45%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.