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Ricotta vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ricotta and Muenster cheese?

  • Ricotta has less Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Muenster cheese.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% higher.
  • Ricotta contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, muenster types in this comparison.

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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
1
:
8
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Calcium +246.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
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%
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Contains more Calcium +246.4%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.2%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.2%
Contains more Copper +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
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
2
:
7
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103
Equal in Folate - 12
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%
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +127.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.103
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Water +71.7%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%
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
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more Carbs +171.4%
Contains more Water +71.7%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Other +258.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
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:
2
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Muenster cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 1.12g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 23.41g Muenster cheese
Fats 12.98g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Carbs 3.04g 1.12g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 0.27g 1.12g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.38mg 0.41mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 11mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 105mg 134mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 84mg 628mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.008mg Muenster cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 1012IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 298µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 10IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.013mg
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.103mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.19mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 12µg
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.47µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.327mg Muenster cheese
Threonine 0.517mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.145mg Muenster cheese
Leucine 1.221mg 2.26mg Muenster cheese
Lysine 1.338mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.281mg 0.569mg Muenster cheese
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.24mg Muenster cheese
Valine 0.692mg 1.482mg Muenster cheese
Histidine 0.459mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 51mg 96mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 19.113g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.711g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.661g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Muenster cheese
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
32%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.818g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.