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Ricotta vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Blue cheese

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE in Blue cheese is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 52% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, blue.

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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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
7
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +155.1%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Calcium +155.1%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Potassium +143.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.3%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
0
:
11
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +62%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +876.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +69.1%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Other +401%
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Water +69.1%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +121.4%
Contains more Other +401%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 2.34g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 12.98g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 3.04g 2.34g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.27g 0.5g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.38mg 0.31mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 105mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 84mg 1146mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 10IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 12µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.517mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.221mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.338mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.281mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.692mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.459mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 51mg 75mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 18.669g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Blue cheese
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
14%
Ricotta
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.