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Ricotta vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Mozzarella

  • Ricotta has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Mozzarella.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need of Calcium 52% more than Ricotta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
3
:
7
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +253.1%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Equal in Potassium - 95
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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
2
:
9
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
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%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
4
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Protein +144.2%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1
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
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +43.7%
Contains more Protein +144.2%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 11.26g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 12.98g 17.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.04g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 174kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Sugar 0.27g 1.23g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.38mg 0.25mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 158mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 105mg 95mg Ricotta
Sodium 84mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 1.16mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.021mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 445IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 10IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 12µg 9µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.8µg Mozzarella
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 51mg 54mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 10.867g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.509g Mozzarella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Mozzarella
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.572g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.