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Sweet potato vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sweet potato and Ricotta

  • Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Ricotta is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 65% more than Ricotta.
  • Sweet potato has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 Iron +60.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Copper +619%
Contains more Manganese +4200%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.2%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -34.5%
Contains more Copper +619%
Contains more Manganese +4200%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.2%
Contains more Zinc +286.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3088.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
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 A +3088.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +386%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +561.8%
Contains more Protein +617.2%
Contains more Fats +25860%
Equal in Water - 71.7
Equal in Other - 1.02
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 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 Carbs +561.8%
Contains more Protein +617.2%
Contains more Fats +25860%
Equal in Water - 71.7
Equal in Other - 1.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2650%
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +362600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 17.12g 3.04g Sweet potato
Protein 1.57g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.05g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 20.12g 3.04g Sweet potato
Calories 86kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 4.18g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 3g 0g Sweet potato
Calcium 30mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.61mg 0.38mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 25mg 11mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 47mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 337mg 105mg Sweet potato
Sodium 55mg 84mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.3mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.151mg 0.021mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.258mg 0.006mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 14187IU 445IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 709µg 120µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 2.4mg 0mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.013mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.557mg 0.104mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.8mg 0.213mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.043mg Sweet potato
Folate 11µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.1µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.083mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.092mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.066mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.029mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.089mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.086mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.031mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.018g 8.295g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.277g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.