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Truffle vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Truffle and Ricotta

  • Truffle is richer than Ricotta in Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 280% higher.
  • Truffle contains 325 times more Manganese than Ricotta. Truffle contains 1.951mg of Manganese, while Ricotta contains 0.006mg.

Food types used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
Truffle
Truffle
9
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Iron +1447.4%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +618.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +771.4%
Contains more Manganese +32416.7%
Contains more Selenium +199.3%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +1447.4%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +618.1%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +771.4%
Contains more Manganese +32416.7%
Contains more Selenium +199.3%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%

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.
Truffle
Truffle
6
:
5
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5926%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Ricotta
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 B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5926%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Truffle
Truffle
2
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Carbs +2301.6%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +1678.1%
Contains more Water +384.5%
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Ricotta
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 +2301.6%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +1678.1%
Contains more Water +384.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 9.25g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0.73g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 73.01g 3.04g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 174kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.27g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 0g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 5.88mg 0.38mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 11mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 158mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 105mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 84mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 1.16mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.021mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.006mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 14.5µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.013mg Truffle
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.195mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.104mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.213mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.043mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 12µg Truffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Truffle
Saturated Fat 8.295g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Truffle
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.