Tofu vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tofu and ricotta
- Tofu has more iron, manganese, copper, and calcium; however, ricotta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Tofu covers your daily need for iron, 62% more than ricotta.
- Tofu has 101 times more manganese than ricotta. While tofu has 0.605mg of manganese, ricotta has only 0.006mg.
- Tofu has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1310.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +819% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9983.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +523.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +213.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +601% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +243.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.36mg | 0.38mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 8.295g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.006mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.021mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 0.385g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 207mg | 14% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 12.98g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 14.5µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 158mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 3.627g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 11.26g | 6% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 174kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 3.04g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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