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Yolk vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yolk and Ricotta

  • Ricotta contains less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A than Yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 345% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 47 times less Choline than Yolk. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while Ricotta contains 17.5mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ricotta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more IronIron +618.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +816.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.5%
~equal in Potassium ~105mg

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.
Yolk
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2245.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +714%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +473.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4586.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
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 ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more FatsFats +104.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +991.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Ricotta Opinion
Calories 322kcal 174kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 11.26g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 12.98g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 3.04g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 3.04g Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 51mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 218IU 10IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 11mg Ricotta
Calcium 129mg 207mg Ricotta
Potassium 109mg 105mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.38mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.27g Ricotta
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 1.16mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 158mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 84mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 445IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 120µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.11mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.2µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.006mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.013mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.195mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.213mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.043mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.34µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Folate 146µg 12µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 17.5mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 3.627g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.385g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.125mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.517mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.589mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.221mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.378mg 0.281mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.556mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.692mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Ricotta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
118%
Yolk
13%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1034mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.256g)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.