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Whisky vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whisky and Ricotta different?

  • Ricotta is higher than Whisky in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Ricotta covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 41% more than Whisky.

Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof 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.
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
8
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5166.7%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +5166.7%
Contains more Potassium +10400%
Contains more Zinc +5700%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Whisky
Whisky
0
:
11
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Whisky
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
4
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Other +3429.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2940%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 Other +3429.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2940%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 0g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 0g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 0.1g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 250kcal 174kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.1g 0.27g Whisky
Calcium 0mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.02mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 0mg 11mg Ricotta
Phosphorus 3mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 1mg 105mg Ricotta
Sodium 0mg 84mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.014mg 0.021mg Ricotta
Manganese 0.008mg 0.006mg Whisky
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 0IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.013mg Ricotta
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 0µg 12µg Ricotta
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 Whisky
Saturated Fat 0g 8.295g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.385g Ricotta

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Whisky 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
0%
Whisky
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ricotta
Ricotta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.