Water vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are water and ricotta different?
- Ricotta is higher than water in phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
- Ricotta covers your daily need for phosphorus, 23% more than water.
- Ricotta has a higher glycemic index (27) than water (0).
Beverages, water, tap, well and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +920% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 38% | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Protein | 0g | 11.26g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 158mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0g | 12.98g | 20% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 207mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.16mg | 10% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 174kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 9% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins