Comparison of Protein and Calorie Data in Recipe Entries

Analysis of Nutritional Data Between Main Courses

Examining individual catalog entry cards highlights substantial differences in the data for protein, calories, and expected preparation times for each recipe.

Regarding main courses, the card for Arista di maiale arrosto lists a protein value of 67.40 grams and an energy content of 927.10 kcal, alongside a total preparation time of 90 minutes. This card features tags for gluten-free and lactose-free dietary specifications, with indications for dinner and lunch slots.

Among first courses, Spaghetto alle vongole con salsa di zucca e mostarda di mandarino records a card with 63.50 grams of protein, 1369.80 kcal, and a total time of 100 minutes, also associated with lunch and dinner meal slots. In the same category, Paccheri con ragù di cotechino indicates 33.10 grams of protein, 781.30 kcal, a preparation time of 55 minutes, and a lactose-free tag.

Comparison Across Other Catalog Categories

The values declared on the cards vary considerably when looking at single-dish meals, side dishes, plant-based first courses, breakfast preparations, and desserts:

• Cavoletti di Bruxelles gratinati: the card for this side dish reports 29.90 grams of protein, 583.30 kcal, and a preparation time of 55 minutes, with the vegetarian tag.
• Insalata di riso invernale con cime di rapa e Ragusano: a first course whose card registers 14.90 grams of protein and 537.40 kcal in 35 minutes of total time, with vegetarian and gluten-free indications.
• Zuppa di porri: a card classified as a first course with 13.10 grams of protein, 446.70 kcal, a time of 60 minutes, and tags for vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free.
• Fusilli all'ortolana: a first course whose card notes 12.50 grams of protein, 488.10 kcal, and 60 total minutes, sharing the vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free tags with the leek soup.
• Risotto agli spinaci: the card indicates 9.20 grams of protein, 406.80 kcal, and a total time of 30 minutes, linked to vegetarian and gluten-free tags.
• Yogurt fatto in casa: an entry without a primary category but assigned to breakfast and snack slots, whose card declares 8.10 grams of protein, 146.00 kcal, and a total time of 15 minutes, alongside gluten-free and vegetarian tags.
• Salame di cioccolato ai frutti esotici: a dessert associated with the snack slot, featuring a card showing 4.70 grams of protein, 399.10 kcal, and 15 total minutes.
• Biscotti senza lattosio: a dessert listed for breakfast and snack slots with 1.40 grams of protein, 68.10 kcal, and 30 minutes, with vegetarian and lactose-free tags.
• Sushi vegetariano: a card in the single-dish category with a protein value of 1.10 grams, 57.70 kcal, and 45 minutes of total time, accompanied by vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free tags.

Direct comparison demonstrates how each card specifies different combinations of timings, calorie amounts, and protein levels relative to its category or declared ingredients.