Toffee vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are toffee and ricotta different?
- Toffee is higher in vitamin A and vitamin E; however, ricotta is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for toffee is 61% higher.
- Toffee contains 9 times more vitamin E than ricotta. While toffee contains 0.94mg of vitamin E, ricotta contains only 0.11mg.
- Ricotta has less saturated fat.
- Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than toffee (51).
Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +175% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +508.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +393.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1712.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +754.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +186.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +377.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +209.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2028.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +952.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12936.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 20.565g | 8.295g | 56% |
| Fats | 32.75g | 12.98g | 30% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 319µg | 120µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 64.72g | 3.04g | 21% |
| Protein | 1.07g | 11.26g | 20% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 174kcal | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 158mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 51mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.964g | 3.627g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0.34µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.222g | 0.385g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.72g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.47g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.029mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.674g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)